Pastrami Sandwich
Warm sliced pastrami piled on rye bread with mustard and dill pickles. Two servings in 13 minutes.
Photograph credit: Canter's Pastrami sandwich by Arnold Gatilao · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Build the Meal Around Pastrami Sandwich
- Dill pickles
- Coleslaw
- Potato salad
- Crisps
How to Cook Pastrami Sandwich
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Put the pastrami and water in a covered pan over low heat and steam for 5 minutes.
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Spread the mustard on all four slices of bread.
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Pile the pastrami on two slices, top with the other slices and cut in half. Serve with the pickles.
Worth Knowing Before You Cook
Warm the pastrami before building.
Fold the slices to add height.
Mustard both slices.
Serve with a pickle.
Storing and Reheating
Eat straight away. Leftover warmed pastrami keeps in the fridge for 2 days.
Common Questions
How long does Pastrami Sandwich take to make?
About 13 minutes in total — 8 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 2.
What are the key tips for making Pastrami Sandwich?
Warm the pastrami before building. Fold the slices to add height. Mustard both slices. Serve with a pickle.
What should I serve with Pastrami Sandwich?
Dill pickles; Coleslaw; Potato salad; Crisps.
How should Pastrami Sandwich be stored?
Eat straight away. Leftover warmed pastrami keeps in the fridge for 2 days.
Is Pastrami Sandwich suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
What's in a Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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