The ‘Phat Tony’ Pastrami Sandwich… Smoked, Pulled & Drenched in Whiskey BBQ

This ain't your average pastrami sandwich … this is the Phat Tony.

The barbeque Pit Young boys take a corned beef brisket, soak it down, struck it with a heavy pastrami rub, and slow smoke it for hours till it hurts enough to pull apart like pork.

However it doesn't stop there …

Pulled pastrami
Scotch barrel BBQ + Russian dressing mix
Sauerkraut + Swiss cheese
Steamed with Guinness beer for that next-level melt

Stacked high on marble rye and dripping with taste– this sandwich hits HARD.

This one's part Reuben … part BBQ … and all Pit Kids

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33 Comments

    1. ​@bbqpitboysI did your other corned beef recipe. Its not on youtube anymore but its on facebook. Ive done it before. Crowd pleaser. It’s guud!👍

  1. good food takes time❤ we all have to slow down and enjoy life😊

  2. I was actually just thinking about going to the store to get a piece of pastrami to smoke so that I could make some Ruben sandwiches witch is definitely one of my favorite sandwiches ever for sure!! I have never made a pastrami before let alone smoked one either!! I just got into smoking meat about 5 years ago and absolutely love it!! I’m definitely glad that you guys came out with a video on how to smoke one!!!!

    1. Glad we could inspire your next cook, Reuben sandwiches are top notch! 🥃

    2. Easiest way to make pastrami (or almost pastrami) if on a budget is to buy a pre-brined corned beef (preferably the point), coat it in 16 mesh black pepper, and smoke it. It gets the job done.

    3. ​@jensond3713 I like to add a little coriander, mustard seed, and allspice to the mix… with about 50% whole black pepper. 😮

  3. Oh man that looks so delicious for sure!! I’m definitely going to go get myself a chunk of that meat so that I can make myself one!!! I definitely love a good ruban with nice a tender meat!!!

  4. I like corn beef and cabbage 😋 I used to go bar hoping with a friend, and we would go to the bars that were serving free food after work. During St. Patty’s Day. Life is GUUUUD.

  5. I might go to Walmart and get me a cornbeef. Cook it up and eat a delicious sandwich 🥪 😋 👌

  6. You also could have made a bunch of Ruben tacos. Or a couple of big quesadillas

  7. I would not care how messy I got from eating this sandwich. I would be in my glory!

  8. Been watching for years ….I think you are moving towards “BBQ Pit BOY!” Please let us know when we are back to camp life and multiple pit bosses. Thumbs Up! This comment is “Martha ” approved. W3

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