Pastrami is a preserved meat that is highly seasoned, smoked, and served in delicate slices. It is made from beef brisket that has been cured, coated in spices, cold smoked, and then steamed. The meat is brined, partially dried, seasoned with herbs and spices, then smoked and steamed. Pastrami is typically made from certain cuts of beef, such as the deckle, which is a lean, wide, and firm shoulder cut, or the navel, which is a smaller and juicier section just below the ribs. However, it is also possible to make pastrami from other meats, such as lamb, pork, chicken, or turkey.