World Flavors Cookbook

Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich

Name: Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich
Cook time: 180 min
Cuisine: Canada
Ingredients: 5-6 lb beef brisket; Rub: 2 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp cloves, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp garlic powder; Rye bread; Yellow mustard

A deli classic: cured, spiced, and smoked beef brisket, sliced thin and piled high on rye bread.

Cuisine: Canada

Ingredients

5-6 lb beef brisket
Rub: 2 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp cloves, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp garlic powder
Rye bread
Yellow mustard

Instructions

Rub the brisket with the spice mix. Cure in the fridge for several days (traditionally). Smoke at low temperature (225°F) until tender. Steam the smoked meat for 2-3 hours until it falls apart. Slice thinly against the grain while hot. Pile generously onto rye bread and serve with yellow mustard and a pickle on the side.