ναι μεν, αλλά... (ακολουθεί copy-paste απο wikipedia)Traditional New York pastrami is made from the navel end of the brisket. It is cured in brine, coated with a mix of spices such as garlic, coriander, black pepper, paprika, cloves, allspice, and mustard seed and then smoked. Finally, the meat is steamed until the connective tissues within the meat break down into gelatin.