Pastrami done--now I have a storage question


 
K. Smith

K. Smith

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I finished pastrami and duck pastrami today. Both taste wonderful. The brisket I started with was over 6 pounds. As there are only two of us, I will be giving vacuum packages of slices to friends. But, that still leaves a lot of pastrami. I cut it into thirds and sliced up two of the thirds. I plan to freeze some in vacuum package for us. Should I freeze as slices or a large piece. Also, since the meat is cured, I figure telling people they can keep it in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks (assuming it's not eaten before that). Does that sound about right?

Here are the pastrami pics. This is after trimming:



With cure applied, ready for the refrigerator:



Rinsed and rubbed:



Out of the smoker and ready to be wrapped:



The first slices (I like it thin):



The other pieces waiting to be sliced (one is the one I might freeze):



Thanks for any advice.
 
I think it depends on how you might reheat it.

Heat and eat, I'd slice it later.
Boil in beef broth, dip bread in broth and eat, I'd slice and seal.
 
If it were me, I'd slice it and vacpack it. You can put the frozen package in some boiling water and you're ready to eat!
 
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