What is black pastrami?
Chef's answer
Black pastrami, often called New York style pastrami, has a darker color because it has been rubbed with pepper and molasses and is fully cooked.
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Corned beef is made from brisket, which comes from the lower chest of the cow.
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They are pretty similar as far as calories, fat and protein go. Cholesterol and sodium are where the toss-up occurs. Corned beef has less cholesterol (still 47 mg per serving compared to 68 mg for pastrami). As far as sodium, pastrami has 885 mg while corned beef has 935 mg..
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If you want to get technical, a Reuben sandwich made with pastrami is called a "Rachel". A classic Reuben is always made with corned beef! ... Both meats come from the same cut of beef (brisket) and are brined for up to a week, but afterwards corned beef is boiled while pastrami is seasoned with a dry spice mix and smoked.
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Pastrami has 41 calories, two grams of fat (one saturated), 248 milligrams of sodium, and six grams of protein per ounce. It's not a bad meat for you, and rye is one of the best breads because it's whole grain." Plus the house-made mustard adds flavor with minimal sodium and no fat.
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Is a Reuben made with corned beef or Pastrami? If you want to get technical, a Reuben sandwich made with pastrami is called a "Rachel".
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They are pretty similar as far as calories, fat and protein go. Cholesterol and sodium are where the toss-up occurs. Corned beef has less cholesterol (still 47 mg per serving compared to 68 mg for pastrami). As far as sodium, pastrami has 885 mg while corned beef has 935 mg..
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It can be used in a Reuben sandwich (or Reuben Crunchwrap Supreme), or in corned beef hash." Pastrami can be used for sandwiches, as well. Although, a true Reuben is made of corned beef. When it comes to corned beef vs pastrami, the difference is in the type of meat, seasonings, and cooking methods..
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