Serves: 4 | Prep Time: 25 mins | Smoke Time: 5–6 hours (for brisket)| Assembly Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: ~6–7 hours
Nutrition per serving:
Calories per serving: ~350 | Protein: ~22g | Carbs: ~24g | Fat: ~18g | Sugar:~3g
Time Required
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Smoke Time: 5–6 hours (for brisket)
- Assembly Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: ~6–7 hours
Ingredients
For Pastrami Brisket
- 1 whole kosher brisket, 8–10 lbs
- ¼ cup black pepper
- ¼ cup coriander
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- Mustard as binder
- Hickory or oak wood chips
For Tacos
- 12 soft corn tortillas (kosher certified)
- Pickled red onions
- Sliced pickles
- Spicy mustard slaw (shredded cabbage + mustard + vinegar)
Instructions
- Rub brisket with mustard, then pepper, coriander, garlic powder, and paprika mix.
- Smoke at 225°F for 5–6 hours until tender (~195°F internal temp).
- Rest, slice thin, and chop into taco-sized pieces.
- Warm tortillas, load with brisket, top with pickles, pickled onions, and mustard slaw.
A fusion of Jewish deli and Texas BBQ — smoky pastrami brisket tucked into soft corn tortillas with vibrant pickled veggies and spicy mustard slaw.
