Surely there are debates on best pastrami in NY, but this is the one I tried when I visited. Mouth watering goodness!

  • TheAlbatross@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    1 month ago

    Katz pastrami is some of the best, imo. I’m sure you can find a small Jewish deli that does a better one off the beaten path, but it’s hard to beat Katz!

    • Krackalot@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
      12·
      1 month ago

      I didn’t go to Katz myself. So I can’t compare. I went to 2nd Ave Deli. The owner, a small Jewish guy, came over and chatted with me and my wife a few times, gave us free chocolate sodas, and it was the best pastrami I’ve ever eaten. Would highly recommend it if you want a more relaxing experience.

    • TexasDrunk@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      1 month ago

      I’m into brisket, and pastrami is no exception to that. I’ve had a lot of pastrami in my life and I’ve got to say that Katz is fucking killer.

      I like to try to replicate things I really enjoy so that I can have it at home or fuse it with other food that I also enjoy. I spent months trying to replicate theirs and couldn’t do it. Unfortunately I think the issue by the 3rd batch was that I couldn’t smoke it at a low enough temperature to get 3 days of smoke on it.

      I’m sad that I don’t make it up to NY very often anymore so I haven’t had it in a few years. I’m hoping to head up there next year.