HELP with pastrami brine

[Mark Foreman]

Brined top round for 10 days. Went to desalinate and found the brine solution to be very viscous. no bad colors or smells at all. Meat looks nice and pink. I have never seen this in 15 of making Corned beef and Pastrami. Is it ok to eat? Did not find any good info on the internet So I am turning to the best brain trust I know.

please advise......

 

[timothy]

"Viscous" Similar to what you find when you open a store bought corned beef?
If so no worries.

 

[Mark Foreman]

Good point. Meat is pink, smells good. I went ahead and started to desalting soak. Check it again then.

 

[Mark Foreman]

Its in the smoker and smells good!
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