Montreal style smoked beef brisket

[Happy Highwayman]

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I've rubbed down a pre-cured beef brisket with a variety of Montreal style spices. I've selected Pecan wood. This is the real deal! I will steam finish after. Wish me luck.

[Ron_L]

Luck! :-D

I've never tried Montreal Smoked Meat. How does it differ from pastrami? Since you are starting with a pre-cured corned beef, I'm guessing that the only difference is in the rub that you put on it?

[Happy Highwayman]

Like you said, the spices...I assume a genuine Montreal style has a specific spice cure, but it's probably a secret recipe by place...I'm not even sure if Pecan is the right kind of wood.

From a taste experience Montreal style smoked meat is steam finished so I'd say it's a little tenderer texture.

[bluetang]

I have my bread ready!

[bigabyte]

I use Montreal seasoning as part of my seasonings on every brisket I make.:thumb:

[Crazy Harry]

good luck

[Happy Highwayman]

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Post smoking. I've put it in the pressure cooker on the steamer tray for 30 min with 2 cups of water.

[Happy Highwayman]

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[chambersuac]

Well, what did you think of the flavor?

[Happy Highwayman]

It's great. The spice mix I used was very authentic

[cameraman]

Can you tell us what was in the spice mix?

[Happy Highwayman]

Can you tell us what was in the spice mix?

Montreal Spice Mix Ingredients:
1 Tbsp celery seeds (15 ml)
2 tsp peppercorns (10 ml)
2 tsp fennel seeds (10 ml)
1 1/2 tsp coriander seeds (7 ml)
1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (7 ml)
1 tsp mustard seeds (5 ml)
2 allspice berries
2 Tbsp brown sugar (30 ml)
1 1/2 Tbsp kosher salt (22 ml)
1 tbsp smoked paprika (15 ml)
1 tsp dry mustard powder (5 ml)
2 cloves garlic, minced

http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?281-Montreal-Smoked-Meat

is the link for the full recipe. I had to modify it because he didn't use a cured brisket, he just marinated in red wine. I also left off the celery and fennel since I didn't have any.

After steaming and eating a small sandwich I wrapped the rest and left it in the fridge overnight.