{"id":135440,"date":"2025-03-15T15:36:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T15:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/barbecue\/smoked-pastrami-meatballs-girls-can-grill\/"},"modified":"2025-03-15T15:36:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T15:36:20","slug":"smoked-pastrami-meatballs-girls-can-grill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=135440","title":{"rendered":"Smoked Pastrami Meatballs &#8211; Girls Can Grill"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Grab a package of grocery store corned beef to make smoked pastrami meatballs. They\u2019re great appetizers especially around St. Patrick\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-first-image\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.girlscangrill.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/web-banner-spices.webp 2178w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/web-banner-spices-300x75.webp 300w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/web-banner-spices-1200x300.webp 1200w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/web-banner-spices-400x100.webp 400w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/web-banner-spices-150x38.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-no-lazy=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/web-banner-spices.jpg\" height=\"545\" width=\"2178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/web-banner-spices.jpg 2178w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/web-banner-spices-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/web-banner-spices-1200x300.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/web-banner-spices-400x100.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/web-banner-spices-150x38.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"wp-image-42393 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"New rubs and cookbook.\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-final.webp 1200w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-final-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-final-1022x1536.webp 1022w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-final-400x601.webp 400w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-final-150x226.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" height=\"1804\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-final.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-final-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-final-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-final-400x601.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-final-150x226.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"wp-image-43262 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Bowl of Pastrami Meatballs.\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-final.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-final.jpg\" height=\"1804\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-final.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-final-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-final-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-final-400x601.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-final-150x226.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"wp-image-43262 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Bowl of Pastrami Meatballs.\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-pastrami-meatballs\">What are pastrami meatballs<\/h2>\n<p>Pastrami is meat that is brined for a long period of time and then smoked. Before it\u2019s smoked, it\u2019s referred to as corned beef, and usually, cuts like brisket or beef navel are used. <\/p>\n<p>You can make <a href=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/recipe\/rubs-sauces\/homemade-pastrami-rub\/\">corned beef from scratch<\/a> to make your own pastrami or you can buy pre-brined corned beef in the store. For this recipe, it\u2019s easiest to buy the grocery store corned beef. <\/p>\n<p>Instead of smoking the whole slab of brisket, you\u2019re going to grind it first, shape it into meatballs and then smoke it. You\u2019ll end up with the same great pastrami vibe in much less time. <\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-43268\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"43268\" data-servings=\"20\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<div role=\"button\" data-recipe=\"43268\" style=\"visibility: hidden;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-shop-instacart wprm-recipe-shop-instacart-dark\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"42\" height=\"52\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/integrations\/instacart.svg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"42\" height=\"52\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/integrations\/instacart.svg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\"\/><span>Get Recipe Ingredients<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-43268-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"43268\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-43268-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Heat Grill:<\/strong> Heat your grill or smoker to 275F degrees with an indirect heat source. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-43268-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Prep Meat: <\/strong>Remove the corned beef from the packaging. Rinse in cold water. Cut the corned beef into large cubes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-43268-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Grind:<\/strong> Process the cubes of meat through a meat grinder to grind. Chill. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-43268-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Mix:<\/strong> Place the breadcrumbs and milk in a large bowl. Rehydrate the breadcrumbs for about 5 minutes. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-43268-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Shape: <\/strong>Add the ground beef into the bowl and mix well. Roll into 20 meatballs. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-43268-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Smoke: <\/strong>Place the meatballs on the preheated grill and smoke until the internal temperature reaches 165F degrees, about 45 minutes. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">This recipe doesn\u2019t call for sauce, but you\u2019re welcome to baste the meatballs with barbecue sauce during the last 15 minutes of the cook. Try my <a href=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/recipe\/beer-braised-smoked-corned-beef-burnt-ends\/#wprm-recipe-container-15605\">stout glaze recipe<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">To reduce the saltiness, soak the corned beef in cold water in the refrigerator overnight before grinding it.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">98<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">25<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">565<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">144<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">12<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">11<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-tiny-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground);margin: 0px;padding-top: var(--wp--custom--layout--padding);padding-bottom: var(--wp--custom--layout--padding);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-call-to-action-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" fill=\"var(--wp--preset--color--background)\"><path fill=\"var(--wp--preset--color--background)\" d=\"M24,11c0-5.5-5.4-10-12-10S0,5.5,0,11s5.4,10,12,10c1,0,2-0.1,3-0.3l5.6,2.2c0.1,0,0.2,0.1,0.4,0.1 c0.2,0,0.4-0.1,0.6-0.2c0.3-0.2,0.4-0.6,0.4-0.9l-0.5-4.7C23.1,15.4,24,13.2,24,11z M14,14H7v-2h7V14z M17,10H7V8h10V10z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text-container\"><span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text\">Be sure to rate it, leave a comment and save it so you can make it again. Show off your awesome results on social by tagging @girlscangrill<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-logo\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1804\" alt=\"Package of corned beef brisket flat and point.\" class=\"wp-image-31966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/packaged-beef-brisket.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/packaged-beef-brisket-400x601.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/packaged-beef-brisket-200x301.jpg 200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/packaged-beef-brisket-798x1200.jpg 798w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/packaged-beef-brisket-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/packaged-beef-brisket-600x902.jpg 600w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/packaged-beef-brisket-800x1203.jpg 800w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/packaged-beef-brisket-150x226.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/packaged-beef-brisket.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1804\" src=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/packaged-beef-brisket.jpg\" alt=\"Package of corned beef brisket flat and point.\" class=\"wp-image-31966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/packaged-beef-brisket.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/packaged-beef-brisket-400x601.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/packaged-beef-brisket-200x301.jpg 200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/packaged-beef-brisket-798x1200.jpg 798w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/packaged-beef-brisket-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/packaged-beef-brisket-600x902.jpg 600w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/packaged-beef-brisket-800x1203.jpg 800w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/packaged-beef-brisket-150x226.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Corned Beef: <\/strong>This recipes uses corned beef brisket. You can find it in the grocery store around St. Patrick\u2019s Day. For better flavor, look for the point cut because it\u2019s fattier.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Panko Breadcrumbs:<\/strong> This helps hold the meatballs together. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Milk: <\/strong>Whole milk will add more flavor, but reduced fat milk or unflavored plant-based milk is fine, too. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>See the full recipe card above for servings and a full list of ingredients<\/em>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-smoke-pastrami-meatballs\">How to smoke pastrami meatballs<\/h2>\n<p>Heat your grill or smoker to 275F degrees with an indirect heat zone. If using wood chunks for pellets, cherry wood and hickory wood flavors go well with this pastrami meatball recipe.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>STEP ONE:<\/strong> Remove the corned beef from the packaging and rinse it under cold water to remove the brine. Cut it into cubes. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cubed-corned-beef.jpg 1200w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cubed-corned-beef-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cubed-corned-beef-1022x1536.jpg 1022w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cubed-corned-beef-400x601.webp 400w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cubed-corned-beef-150x225.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" height=\"1803\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cubed-corned-beef.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cubed-corned-beef-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cubed-corned-beef-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cubed-corned-beef-400x601.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cubed-corned-beef-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"wp-image-43259 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Corned beef cut into cubes.\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cubed-corned-beef.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cubed-corned-beef.jpg\" height=\"1803\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cubed-corned-beef.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cubed-corned-beef-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cubed-corned-beef-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cubed-corned-beef-400x601.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cubed-corned-beef-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"wp-image-43259 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Corned beef cut into cubes.\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><strong>PRO TIP: <\/strong>To reduce the salt even more, soak the corned beef brisket in a bowl of cold water in the refrigerator overnight. <\/pre>\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>STEP TWO:<\/strong> Setup your meat grinder. Process the cubed beef through the grinder into a large bowl. Chill.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grinding-meat.webp 1200w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grinding-meat-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grinding-meat-1022x1536.webp 1022w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grinding-meat-400x601.webp 400w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grinding-meat-150x226.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" height=\"1804\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grinding-meat.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grinding-meat-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grinding-meat-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grinding-meat-400x601.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grinding-meat-150x226.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"wp-image-43260 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Grinding corned beef.\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grinding-meat.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grinding-meat.jpg\" height=\"1804\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grinding-meat.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grinding-meat-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grinding-meat-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grinding-meat-400x601.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grinding-meat-150x226.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"wp-image-43260 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Grinding corned beef.\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture><source data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ground-pastrami.webp 1200w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ground-pastrami-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ground-pastrami-400x266.webp 400w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ground-pastrami-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" height=\"798\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ground-pastrami.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ground-pastrami-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ground-pastrami-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ground-pastrami-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"wp-image-43261 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Ground corned beef.\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ground-pastrami.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ground-pastrami.jpg\" height=\"798\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ground-pastrami.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ground-pastrami-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ground-pastrami-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ground-pastrami-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"wp-image-43261 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Ground corned beef.\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>STEP THREE: <\/strong>In another bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk and let them soak for about 5 minutes. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>STEP FOUR: <\/strong>Add the ground beef to the bowl and mix well. Shape into about 20 meatballs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shaped-meatballs.webp 1200w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shaped-meatballs-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shaped-meatballs-400x266.webp 400w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shaped-meatballs-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" height=\"798\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shaped-meatballs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shaped-meatballs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shaped-meatballs-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shaped-meatballs-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"wp-image-43265 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Ground pastrami rolled into meatballs.\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shaped-meatballs.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shaped-meatballs.jpg\" height=\"798\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shaped-meatballs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shaped-meatballs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shaped-meatballs-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shaped-meatballs-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"wp-image-43265 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Ground pastrami rolled into meatballs.\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><strong>PRO TIP: <\/strong>You can make the meatballs any size you'd like. I generally aim for golf ball size. If you make them smaller, they will cook faster. <\/pre>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture><source data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/raw-pastami-balls.webp 1200w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/raw-pastami-balls-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/raw-pastami-balls-400x266.webp 400w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/raw-pastami-balls-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" height=\"798\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/raw-pastami-balls.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/raw-pastami-balls-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/raw-pastami-balls-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/raw-pastami-balls-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"wp-image-43264 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Raw Pastrami Meatballs.\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/raw-pastami-balls.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/raw-pastami-balls.jpg\" height=\"798\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/raw-pastami-balls.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/raw-pastami-balls-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/raw-pastami-balls-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/raw-pastami-balls-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"wp-image-43264 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Raw Pastrami Meatballs.\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>STEP FIVE:<\/strong> Place the meatballs on your preheated smoker. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-on-grill.webp 1200w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-on-grill-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-on-grill-400x266.webp 400w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-on-grill-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" height=\"798\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-on-grill.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-on-grill-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-on-grill-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-on-grill-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"wp-image-43263 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"raw Pastrami Meatballs on smoker.\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-on-grill.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-on-grill.jpg\" height=\"798\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-on-grill.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-on-grill-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-on-grill-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pastrami-meatballs-on-grill-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"wp-image-43263 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"raw Pastrami Meatballs on smoker.\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>STEP SIX:<\/strong> Smoke to an internal temperature of at least 165F degrees. This will take about 45 minutes, depending on the size of your meatballs. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/smoking-pastrami-meatballs.webp 1200w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/smoking-pastrami-meatballs-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/smoking-pastrami-meatballs-1022x1536.webp 1022w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/smoking-pastrami-meatballs-400x601.webp 400w,https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/smoking-pastrami-meatballs-150x226.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" height=\"1804\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/smoking-pastrami-meatballs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/smoking-pastrami-meatballs-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/smoking-pastrami-meatballs-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/smoking-pastrami-meatballs-400x601.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/smoking-pastrami-meatballs-150x226.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"wp-image-43266 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Pastrami Meatballs on smoker.\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/smoking-pastrami-meatballs.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/smoking-pastrami-meatballs.jpg\" height=\"1804\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/smoking-pastrami-meatballs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/smoking-pastrami-meatballs-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/smoking-pastrami-meatballs-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/smoking-pastrami-meatballs-400x601.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/smoking-pastrami-meatballs-150x226.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"wp-image-43266 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Pastrami Meatballs on smoker.\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><strong>PRO TIP:<\/strong> If you want to add sauce, baste it on during the final 15 minutes of the cook. <\/pre>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-logo\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-serve-pastrami-meatballs\">How to serve pastrami meatballs<\/h2>\n<p>Pastrami meatballs  make great appetizers. You can just serve them up in a bowl or on a platter with toothpicks. <\/p>\n<p>Or make pastrami meatball hoagies by piling them up onto hoagie rolls layered with thousand island dressing, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-logo\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-storage\">Storage<\/h2>\n<p>Store leftover meatballs in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. You can also freeze the meatballs before or after smoking. <\/p>\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><strong>PRO TIP: <\/strong>Stock up on corned beef right after St. Patrick's Day when it's on sale. Then, grind it and freeze it. That way, you can make pastrami meatballs or <a href=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/recipe\/corned-beef-brisket-sausage\/\">pastrami sausages<\/a> any time of year. <\/pre>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-meat-grinder-do-you-recommend\">What meat grinder do you recommend?<\/h2>\n<p>It depends how often you plan to grind meat and how much meat you want to grind at once. For small batches of ground meat, I use my <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4iw692W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">KitchenAid attachment.<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>When, I want to make several pounds of ground meat, I pull out my <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hbUV2f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">LEM BigBite<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"5311774\">\n<div class=\"rs-adblock\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:15px;height:15px;\" onerror=\"this.parentNode.innerHTML='Turn off your ad blocker to view content'\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.rewardstyle.com\/images\/search\/350.gif\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.rewardstyle.com\/images\/search\/350.gif\" style=\"width:15px;height:15px;\" onerror=\"this.parentNode.innerHTML='Turn off your ad blocker to view content'\"\/><br \/>\n                    <noscript>Turn on your JavaScript to view content<\/noscript>\n                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-logo\"\/>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ghostkit-has-frame ghostkit-custom-2njh1a has-septenary-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-gcg-pro-pitmaster-tips\">GCG Pro Pitmaster Tips<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li>Rinse the corned beef to remove excess salt<\/li>\n<li>Keep your meat as cold as possible during the process<\/li>\n<li>Use breadcrumbs and milk to add moisture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-newest-recipes\">Newest Recipes<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ghostkit-has-frame is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left ghostkit-custom-Z17X3Ql has-black-color has-tertiary-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><strong>Want even more great grilling recipes and tips? <\/strong><a data-lasso-id=\"2102\" href=\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/subscribe\/\"><strong>Subscribe<\/strong><\/a> to my newsletter and follow me on <a rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"2103\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/girlscangrill\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a>, <a rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"2104\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/girlscangrill\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a> and <a rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"2105\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@girlscangrill\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>TikTok<\/strong><\/a> for my latest grilling adventures. 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What are pastrami meatballs Pastrami is meat that is brined for a long period of time and then smoked. 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