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Traditional Romanian Pastrami

Name: Traditional Romanian Pastrami
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 1 lb pastrami; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup polenta; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Spiced and smoked pastrami served with a side of polenta.

35 minutes4 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper.
Rub mixture onto pastrami. Let marinate 1 hour.
In a saucepan, bring water and milk to a boil.
Whisk in polenta. Simmer 5 minutes.
Stir in butter, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Cook pastrami in a skillet 3-4 minutes per side.
Serve with polenta.

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