Homemade Smoked Pastrami Reuben Sandwiches Recipe :: The Meatwave

Ingredients

• For the Cure
• 2/3 cup Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
• 2 teaspoons pink curing salt
• 1 teaspoon ground bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 brisket flat, about 6-8 lbs, fat cap trimmed to 1/8-inch
• For the Russian Dressing
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
• 2 teaspoons prepared white horseradish
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
• For the Rub
• 3 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons coarsely ground coriander
• For the Sandwiches
• 16 slices rye bread
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sauerkraut
• 8 slices Swiss cheese