**Indulge in the Legendary Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**
Prepare your taste buds for a culinary journey to the heart of Montreal, Canada, where the iconic Montreal smoked meat sandwich reigns supreme. This legendary sandwich is a symphony of flavors, a harmonious blend of tender, succulent smoked meat, tangy mustard, and a hint of sweetness from the rye bread. The Montreal smoked meat, the heart of this sandwich, undergoes a meticulous curing and smoking process that infuses it with a distinctive smoky, savory flavor. Served warm, piled high on soft, slightly chewy rye bread, and slathered with a generous dollop of tangy mustard, this sandwich offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Explore the authentic Montreal smoked meat sandwich recipe, along with variations that cater to different dietary preferences, including a gluten-free option. Discover the secrets behind the perfect smoked meat, from choosing the right cut of meat to achieving the ideal smoke and seasoning.
MONTREAL SMOKED MEAT SANDWICH
The signature sandwich from one of my favourite Canadian cities - the recipe from one of my favourite Canadian chefs, Cristine Cushing! If you don't want to go through the long process of cooking & smoking the brisket, just use the Montreal Spice Mix as a rub on a roast. Serve piled high slivers of smoked meat between 2 slices of rye bread with loads of mustard & a dill pickle on the side!
Provided by CountryLady
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 3h50m
Yield 1 brisket
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Montreal Spice Mix: Over medium heat, toast the peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds mustard seeds, allspice berries, celery seeds in a small sauté pan or cast iron frying pan until fragrant, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Grind spices coarsely in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder; combine with the remaining ingredients.
- Montreal Smoked Meat: Rub ½ of the spice mixture all over the brisket; let brisket sit for 1 hour or overnight so flavour permeates the meat.
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F; fit the rack of a roasting pan into a roasting pan, add wine to the roasting pan& put the brisket on the rack.
- Cover the brisket with the slices of bacon, cover with foil& slow cook for 3 hours or until meat is tender.
- Remove from oven& add remaining spice mixture; smoke brisket with the wood chips in a smoker over low flame according to manufacturers instructions, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- OR use your barbecue to smoke the meat- wrap the wood chips loosely with foil paper, poke holes in the foil, add wood chips to the barbecue on medium high heat; when the chips start to smoke, turn the grill to low heat& put the meat on the upper part of grill.
BREWBURGER'S - OLD FASHIONED (MONTREAL SMOKED MEAT)
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time P2DT5h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place 1 brisket fat down in a pan. Completely submerge the brisket with the brine.
- Brine 2 days in the refrigerator.
- Remove the meat from the brine and rub the meat with 4 tablespoons pickling spices.
- Place the meat in a smoker for 2 hours with maple wood chips.
- Remove from the smoker and place in a pan with 2 cups of water. Wrap with aluminum foil. Place in the oven for 3 hours at 250 degrees F.
- Remove from the oven, slice, and enjoy with rye bread and mustard.
SMOKED MEAT SANDWICH
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time P7DT40m
Yield 1 sandwich, plus meat for 26 to 30 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the Smoked Meat in a microwave until warm, 45 to 60 seconds. Drizzle the mustard on a slice of bread. Top with the Smoked Meat and the remaining slice of bread. Cut crosswise and serve with the pickle.
- Score the brisket 3 to 4 times in a diamond pattern, making sure to cut through the fat.
- Line a large roasting pan with foil. Place the brisket inside.
- Combine the allspice, pickling salt, sugar, garlic powder, sodium nitrate and cinnamon in a small bowl. Rub the seasoning mix over the entire brisket so it can soak into the meat.
- Cover the pan tightly with foil so it is airtight and refrigerate for 5 days.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Roast the brisket, covered, for 6 hours. Remove the foil, scrape off any excess dry rub from the brisket and transfer the meat to a large sheet of foil. Wrap the hot meat tightly and refrigerate for 2 days.
- Slice the brisket very thin and divide into 6 ounce portions for smoked meat sandwiches. The brisket will keep, tightly wrapped, in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of meat: Brisket is the traditional cut of meat used for Montreal smoked meat, but you can also use top round or rump roast.
- Cure the meat properly: The curing process helps to flavor and preserve the meat. Be sure to follow the recipe carefully and allow the meat to cure for the full amount of time.
- Smoke the meat slowly and at a low temperature: This will help to create a tender and flavorful smoked meat.
- Use a good quality smoker: A good smoker will help to evenly distribute the smoke and heat, resulting in a better-tasting smoked meat.
- Let the meat rest before slicing: This will help to keep the juices in the meat and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Montreal smoked meat is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own or as part of a sandwich. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own Montreal smoked meat at home. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try!
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