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Montreal Smoked Meat Recipe

Montreal Smoked Meat: Homemade Canadian Deli Sandwich

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Make authentic Montreal Smoked Meat at home! Tender, peppery beef brisket smoked to perfection. Simple recipe with coriander, black pepper & love
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Servings:1 Servings
Course:Snack
Cuisine:canadian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Meat & Rub:
  • 1 whole beef brisket 10-12 lbs, trimmed
  • ¼ cup cracked black peppercorns
  • ¼ cup cracked coriander seeds
For the Brine:
  • 2 gallons water
  • 1 ½ cups kosher salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup honey
  • 5 tsp pink curing salt Prague Powder #1
  • 8 garlic cloves crushed
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 2 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tbsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tbsp whole cloves
For Smoking & Steaming:
  • Wood chunks hickory or maple recommended
  • Water pan for steaming

Method
 

  1. Brine it: Submerge the brisket in the brine for 7-10 days (keep refrigerated).
  2. Rinse & soak: Remove from brine and soak in fresh water for 1-2 hours to reduce saltiness.
  3. Season generously: Coat the brisket with cracked peppercorns and coriander.
  4. Smoke low & slow: Cook at 225°F for 5-7 hours until the internal temp hits 165°F.
  5. Steam to perfection: Steam for 2-3 hours until fork-tender (~203°F internal).
  6. Slice & serve: Cut thinly against the grain and pile high on rye bread with tangy mustard!