The pastrami turned out excellent.
Here is the recipe and photos:
Dry Curing Rub
Brisket
1 teaspoon curing salt for every 5lbs of brisket
2 Tbsp whole black peppercorns (crushed)
2 Tbsp course black pepper
1 Tbsp whole coriander seeds (crushed)
1 Tbsp coriander powder
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp paprika
½ Tbsp mustard seeds (crushed)
½ Tbsp fennel seeds (crushed)
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
½ tsp mustard powder
DAY 1:
Mix the curing powder and rub brisket thoroughly. Place in a Ziplock or vacuum sealed bag. Place in refrigerator.
DAYS 2-6:
Turn the bag over every morning.
Day 7:
Remove from bag and rinse brisket thoroughly with cold water. Soak in cold water for 3 hours, changing the water every 30 minutes. Use the rub recipe above WITHOUT THE CURING SALT, and rub the brisket thoroughly. Pat dry and place uncovered on drying rack in refrigerator for two days to rest/dry.
Day 9:
Smoke on KK at 200-225f to an internal temp of 165f. Hickory is great, but other woods are too. Let the brisket cool for an hour and them place it back on the cooling rack in the refrigerator overnight.
Day 10:
Slice/portion/eat