Pastrami Wraps Recipes

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 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.

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.

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.

SIMPLE AND SMOKY HOMEMADE PASTRAMI RECIPE

Steps:

• Prep the corned beef. Buy or make corned beef. For pastrami, the flat section of the brisket is favored by many because it makes nice even slices for sandwiches, but I prefer the point section of the brisket because it is fattier, richer, and more tender. It can also be made from flank steak, or leaner cuts, or even from boneless short plate (rib meat). Remove all of the fat cap and if there is any filmy membrane on the other side, remove it all.
• Desalinate. Put the corned beef in a pot slightly larger than the meat and cover it with cold water in the fridge for at least 8 hours. Change the water at least once. This removes excess salt. Trust me, you need to do this or you will be gulping water all night after your meal.
• Rub. Make the rub. Rinse the meat, and while it is damp, apply the rub liberally and press it into the surface to help it adhere.
• Fire up. Set up your grill in 2 zones for smoking or set up your smoker. Preheat to 225°F. Pick your wood. I don't think it makes a huge difference with all the other flavors banging around in there. My best batch was with cherry wood.
• Cook. Place the meat on the smoker or on the indirect heat side of the grill. You only need to smoke it with indirect heat until it reaches the stall at about 160°F and the crust is brown. Then wrap it tightly in foil and roast it up to 203°F. This is called the Texas Crutch and it does wonders. It significantly reduces cooking time and makes the end product much more tender and juicy.
• Slicing. Slicing is crucial to maximize tenderness. Look at the meat and notice which way the grain is running. Cut it by hand in thin slices, about 1/8" thick, perpendicular to the grain. If you cut parallel to the grain it will be much chewier. Don't try to slice it with a machine. It will just fall apart.
• Serve. I serve the homemade smoked pastrami on fresh untoasted rye bread. A good brown mustard on both slices is all it needs. If you want, you can make a Rockin' Pastrami Reuben with sauerkraut, melted swiss, and thousand island or Russian dressing, or beter still, my famous Burger Glop. Reubens were originally made with corned beef, but there's no rule that you can't make one from pastrami. In fact, I prefer it.Leftovers freeze well and they can be reheated in the microwave or steamed. They can also be made into a killer hash. Ess, bench, sei a mensch!

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.

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.