Pastrami Wrap Recipes

PASTRAMI WRAPS

Steps:

• Lay out the wrap
• Spread the mayo to the edges of the wrap
• lay the pastrami slice on the wrap (fold it if necessary)
• spread the cheese evenly all over the pastrami in a thin layer
• Drop sauerkraut in small amounts over the cheese
• Add greens lightly to the top
• Roll the wrap as tightly as you can.
• Put in microwave for about 20 seconds. (Just long enough for the cheese to melt a tiny bit)
• Lay the rolled wrap on a cutting board and cut into even sections.

SPINACH PASTRAMI WRAPS

Steps:

• Spread tortillas with cream cheese; sprinkle with cheddar cheese, onion and olives. Top with pastrami and spinach. Roll up tightly; secure with toothpicks.

PASTRAMI WRAP

Steps:

• Layer 2 slices of Pastrami on each tortilla and top with 2 Tbsp. peppercorn ranch dressing.
• Top with the sliced Havarti cheese, tomatoes and mixed greens.
• Fold the sides of the tortilla towards the center and carefully wrap, while tucking the sides in for a good seal.
• Serve immediately, or store wrapped up to 3 days.

HOT PASTRAMI WRAP

Steps:

• Using the first 7 ingredients prepare the coleslaw. Set aside.
• Make 6 portions of the pastrami and cook on medium heat for about 2 minute each side.
• Place 2 slices of cheese on each pile and cook a little longer to melt cheese.
• Warm the tortillas, wrapped in a damp dishtowel for about 30 seconds in the microwave.
• Assemble the wraps: put pastrami and cheese in the middle of tortilla, add coleslaw and roll up, sealing the sides as you go.
• Cut on an angle and enjoy.
• You may have some coleslaw mixture left over, it is very good on it's own too.
• To make this quicker, use a package of pre-shredded coleslaw and purchased dressing; just add the adobo sauce.

PASTRAMI DELI WRAPS

Steps:

• Place cream cheese and roasted pepper in a small food processor. Cover and process until blended. Spread over tortillas. Layer with remaining ingredients; roll up. Secure with toothpicks.

REUBEN WRAP

Steps:

• To assemble: With a short end of a lavash facing you, spread about 2 slightly rounded teaspoons of the mustard over the entire lavash. Cover with a quarter of the pastrami, followed by the Swiss cheese and a quarter of the coleslaw, and roll the wrap away from you. Complete the wraps with the remaining ingredients. Or, if you prefer, prepare all at once, assembly -- line style. Cut in half on the bias.

EASY HOMEMADE PASTRAMI

Steps:

• Mix garlic and vegetable oil in a small bowl. Set aside for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
• Combine black pepper, paprika, coriander, dry mustard, white pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Cover a baking sheet with a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Coat aluminum foil with prepared garlic oil. Lay corned beef brisket on foil and brush with remaining garlic oil.
• Cover all sides of corned beef brisket completely with pepper mixture, reserving 1 to 2 tablespoons.
• With fat side of corned beef brisket up, wrap in the sheet of aluminum foil. Place wrapped corned beef on another sheet of aluminum foil with the seam and fat side down. Place double-wrapped corned beef on a third sheet of aluminum foil (seam down), and wrap again.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 6 hours.
• Remove pastrami from the oven and let cool to room temperature, about 3 hours.
• With pastrami still wrapped in aluminum foil, place in a freezer bag or other plastic bag and refrigerate for 8 to 10 hours.
• Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
• Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Remove pastrami from refrigerator, unwrap, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle top with 1 to 2 tablespoons of remaining pepper mixture.
• Place pastrami in the oven, 6 to 8 inches below broiler heat. Broil briefly to brown surface, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove pastrami from the oven and slice thinly, about 1/8-inch slices.
• Heat a large skillet over low heat.
• Heat pastrami slices in the skillet with a few drops of water until fat begins to turn from white to translucent, about 5 minutes.

PASTRAMI

Steps:

• Trim the beef.
• Combine the salt, pepper, sugar, ginger, garlic, and coriander.
• Working on a clean, nonporous surface, rub the seasoning mixture into all surfaces of the beef.
• Place the beef with all the seasonings into a heavy:-duty sealable plastic bag.
• Expel the excess air, and carefully tie and seal the bag.
• Put the bag in the cooler.
• Rotate and lightly massage the sealed bag at least once a day for 12 days.
• SMOKING Preheat the smoker to 650F (180C). Adjust the dampers to wide open.
• Remove the beef from the plastic bag.
• Using a trussing needle and strong cord, provide a secure loop to hang the meat on a smoke stick.
• Place into the smoker Allow to air dry with no smoke for a full 24 hours.
• Remove the meat from the smoker and cover loosely.
• Set the temperature at 1'3()0F (540C) with the dampers wide open.
• Return the meat to the smoker and hold at this setting for 2 hours.
• Adjust the dampers to one-half open.
• Monitor the temperature and raise the tempera ture gradually over the next several hours.
• Remove the pastrami when its internal temperature reaches 1200F (490C). Do not shower with cold water.
• Apply a finishing rub of cracked pepper.
• Cool quickly and wrap tightly.
• Refrigerate for 2 days before using.
• To cook, unwrap the chilled pastrami and place in a large quantity of white beef stock.
• Bring quickly to a full boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 2 or more hours until tender.
• Store the pastrami tightly wrapped and well-chilled at all times.