Pastrami

mkstirp

I bought a package of pastrami because the nutritional info said there was 3 g of fat for 2 ounces. But really that cannot be right, I can see the marbled fat. Some sites list the fat content as up 6g per ounce for pastrami. I think I got took. I can't find the brand anywhere on the Internet to ask for clarification. I enjoyed the ounce I put on my salad but I'm guessing I'm really over my fat limit for today. Darn! What am I going to with the rest of the pound?

SweetxCatastrophe

Eat it. Some fat in your diet is good for you


Edit to add: Fitness Magazine this month (Sept 2012 issue) explains why a low fat diet is silly

caraiselite

i cook mine. so like 7 ounces fresh sliced will cook down to 2 ounces once the fat renders.

LiftHuff

Everything in moderation. It's a good fatty protein source. If you are eating a deficit, it's actually just as good for you to eat higher fat and lower carbs, as fat is a more satiating macronutrient.

Aliciaaah

Go by what the package says and add it to the database. Plus, there's nothing wrong with some fat in your meat. You must get it somewhere, natural sources are the best option!

beekuzz

LOVE, LOVE PASTRAMI. NUMMY.

caraiselite

what was the brand?

i've only ever had boars bead and kayem.

i'd be more worried about the sodium than the fat.

mkstirp

I was finally able to find the maker cause the brand was stylized. It is Ed Hipps I sent them an email so we'll see what they have to say. Yes the sodium is high but I suspect that they may have under reported that as well.

I like the idea of cooking it first. I don't mind some fat but I prefer it to be accurate so I can decide if I can include some cheese as well.