Pastrami

Yield:	8 Servings
Categories:	Main Dishes, Jewish, Meats

1		5-to-6-pound piece of Boneless chuck, brisket or Cross rib
2	tb	Black peppercorns
1/2	c	Mixed pickling spices
1	tb	Saltpeter (optional)*
1/2	lb	Coarse koshering salt
1	ts	Brown sugar
8		Cloves garlic, mashed (up To 10)