Pastrami has more of a smoky flavor with a little extra spice whereas corned beef is salty but has a simpler flavor. Corned beef is also leaner and drier than pastrami which gives it a firmer texture ...
In America, you'd be hard-pressed to find a good deli that doesn't pride itself on its pastrami, a cold cut made from beef soaked in brine, heavily seasoned, and then smoked. (True pastrami is only ...