American · Lunch
New York Deli Pastrami Sandwich
A Lower East Side deli institution, thick-cut pastrami piled high on rye bread with yellow mustard, Swiss cheese, and dill pickles.
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5 minsPrep
8 minsCook
13 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
680Calories
42gProtein
38gFat
32gCarbs
2gSugar
4gFiber
1840mgSodium
105mgChol
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Instructions
1
Prep
Gather 360g sliced pastrami, 4 rye bread slices, 80g Swiss cheese, 2 tbsp yellow mustard, 8 dill pickle slices, and 30g softened butter. Have all ingredients ready by the stovetop.
2
Sear
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add pastrami slices in a single layer, warm 2–3 minutes turning once, until heated through and edges just begin to crisp. Transfer to a plate.
3
Toast
Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Place all 4 slices butter-side down in the pan over medium-low heat (work in batches if needed). Lay Swiss cheese on top of each slice, cover with a lid, cook 90 seconds until cheese melts and bread is golden. Transfer to a plate.
4
Build
Spread yellow mustard on the inside of two toasted bread slices. Pile the warmed pastrami generously onto the mustard side of each. Top each with 4 dill pickle slices.
5
Plate
Close both sandwiches, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while the bread is still warm and crisp.
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Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 360g (12.7 oz) sliced pastrami
- 4 slices rye bread
- 80g (2.8 oz) Swiss cheese
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 8 dill pickle slices
- 30g (1.1 oz) unsalted butter