While brisket is the most popular choice for ... Vanover said it’s best to use a salt-free blend like her homemade pastrami rub. Before cooking, let it rest one more day in the refrigerator.

To make pastrami, the brisket is brined. It is then seasoned with herbs and spices like salt, coriander, mustard seeds, and black pepper. It is then smoked and steamed, yielding juicy and tasty meat.