Pastrami on Rye Sandwich (Print Version)

A beloved deli staple combining tender pastrami with zesty mustard on caraway rye bread

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices fresh rye bread (preferably with caraway seeds)

→ Meats

02 - 9 oz thinly sliced pastrami

→ Condiments

03 - 2 tablespoons yellow deli mustard or spicy brown mustard

→ Optional Additions

04 - 4 slices dill pickle

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Lay out all four rye bread slices on a clean cutting board or flat work surface, ensuring ready access for assembly.
02 - Spread 1 tablespoon of mustard evenly across two bread slices, covering the entire surface edge to edge.
03 - Distribute half the pastrami (about 4.5 oz) onto each mustard-coated slice, arranging meat in an even pile.
04 - Place the remaining plain bread slices on top to close the sandwiches, pressing gently to adhere layers.
05 - Cut each sandwich diagonally in half for easier handling. Serve immediately with dill pickle slices on the side if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of sharp mustard cutting through rich pastrami creates a perfect bite every time
  • It comes together in under ten minutes but tastes like something from a legendary deli counter
02 -
  • Room temperature pastrami creates significantly better texture and flavor than cold from the fridge
  • Steaming the meat for thirty seconds makes all the difference between a good sandwich and a great one
03 -
  • Stack the pastrami in alternating directions to create structural integrity in each bite
  • Let the assembled sandwich rest for two minutes before slicing, this prevents the meat from sliding out
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