For those of you that haven’t visited Montreal, there’s a version of pastrami served there that is heaven in a sandwich! I’ve always wondered how it was made, and a Canadian YouTube channel that I watch frequently has answered the question.
It appears to be a 1.5 week process, so it’s not for the faint of heart, but trust me, your patience will be rewarded (to quote Alton Brown).
I might try this the next time I have some vacation.
Montreal smoked meat is fabulous. Visited for two weeks, and had a smoked meat sandwich almost everyday, and never at the same deli. All great. Thanks for the posted link.
+1 on Montreal smoked meat. We have an office there and I eat way too much of it whenever I go. The bagels in Montreal are also epic. The crispy crust they get when they bake them is awesome!
Dewesq55andy.wpg Guess I should have known that statement would draw some strong opinions. Have eaten dozens of bagels from both places and would kill every morning to get a decent bagel from either place. As to the best, I will leave that to more refined palates than mine...as long as I am on the judging panel!!!!
About 5 years ago I purchased a Jewish comfort food cookbook - The Mile End cookbook. It’s a deli in Brooklyn, but it serves Montreal style pastrami since the owner grew up and went to college in Montreal. He tuned his pastrami smoking on a WSM. Cookbook has some great recipes. The Matzo ball soup is also very good.
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