Montreal-style Smoked Meat

Montreal's smoked beef, which resembles pastrami, is the secret ingredient in these famed sandwiches. The smoking procedure begins after the beef brisket has been salted and seasoned for a week. As the meat is smoked and properly seasoned with black pepper, coriander, garlic, and mustard seed, it absorbs a variety of pleasant flavors, creating a distinct and smokey flavor.

It's typically served in a rye bread sandwich with pungent yellow mustard, but it's also a topping for poutine. To make these Montreal-style smoked meat sandwiches at home, layer thin slices of meat on top of rye bread and serve with yellow mustard and pickles on the side.

Schwartz's Deli's smoked meat sandwiches have gained international acclaim, with some fans hailing it as one of Canada's top restaurants.