Pastrami

A simple, delicious and affordable way to prepare silverside.

Make lots of this for your sandwiches or to serve with pickles and mustard.

Ingredients

• 3 lb uncorned silverside beef
• 1/2 cup coarse salt
• 2 tbsp black peppercorns
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp ground allspice

Procedure

1. Mix the salt, peppercorns, coriander seeds, and garlic in a bowl.
2. Rub the mixture all over the uncorned silverside, making sure it is evenly coated.
3. Wrap the beef tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a shallow dish.
4. Refrigerate for 5 to 7 days, turning the beef over every 24 hours.
5. After 5 to 7 days, rinse the beef under cold water and pat it dry.
6. Mix the paprika, mustard seeds, and allspice in a bowl.
7. Place the beef in a roasting pan and brush it with the mixture.
8. Preheat the oven to 150 °C.
9. Roast the beef for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 75 °C.
10. Let the pastrami cool completely, then slice it thinly and serve. Enjoy!