Pastrami on Rye (Printable)

Thinly sliced pastrami with sharp mustard on fresh rye bread for an authentic New York deli experience.

# 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 tbsp yellow deli mustard or spicy brown mustard

→ Optional Additions

04 - 4 slices dill pickle, for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - Lay out all four rye bread slices on a clean cutting board or work surface.
02 - Spread 1 tablespoon of mustard evenly on two slices of bread, ensuring complete coverage to the edges.
03 - Distribute half the pastrami (approximately 4.5 oz) onto each mustard-coated slice, creating an even mound.
04 - Place the remaining bread slices on top to complete the sandwiches, pressing gently to adhere.
05 - Slice each sandwich diagonally or vertically in half if desired. Serve immediately with dill pickle slices on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in ten minutes flat for those hungry weeknight moments
  • The mustard cuts through the rich pastrami in the most perfect way
02 -
  • Cold pastrami slices separate better than warm ones for that deli style loftiness
  • The bread needs to be substantial enough to handle the moisture without falling apart
03 -
  • Let the pastrami come to room temperature for maximum flavor impact
  • Ask for it hand cut at the deli counter instead of pre packaged
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