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Classic Pastrami Sandwich

Classic Pastrami Sandwich Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb thinly sliced pastrami
  • 8 slices hearty rye bread
  • 1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 dill pickle spears

Method
 

  1. Steam the pastrami in a steamer basket over simmering water for 3 to 5 minutes, until hot and softened.
  2. Toast the rye bread in butter in a skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes per side, until golden.
  3. Spread mustard on four slices, pile on the warm pastrami, close the sandwiches, and serve right away with a pickle spear.

Notes

If your pastrami is very lean, add a tiny pat of butter on top of the meat while steaming to keep it extra juicy. The sandwich is best eaten right after assembly while the bread is still crisp.