{"id":5773,"date":"2026-06-04T19:02:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T19:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=5773"},"modified":"2026-06-04T19:02:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T19:02:53","slug":"overloaded-pastrami-on-rye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/04\/overloaded-pastrami-on-rye\/","title":{"rendered":"OVERLOADED Pastrami on Rye"},"content":{"rendered":"

OVERLOADED Pastrami on Rye<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some sandwiches are lunch. This one is an experience. Towering layers of warm, pepper-crusted pastrami stacked high between slices of toasted rye bread create the kind of deli masterpiece that demands both hands and plenty of napkins. With tangy sauerkraut, melty Swiss cheese, sharp mustard, and crunchy dill pickles on the side, every bite delivers that classic old-school deli flavor that never goes out of style.<\/p>\n

Prep Time:<\/strong> 10 minutes
\nCook Time:<\/strong> 15 minutes
\nTotal Time:<\/strong> 25 minutes
\nYield:<\/strong> 2 giant sandwiches<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n
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  • 1 lb sliced pastrami<\/li>\n
  • 4 slices rye bread<\/li>\n
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese<\/li>\n
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard or deli mustard<\/li>\n
  • 2 tbsp butter<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 cup sauerkraut, drained<\/li>\n
  • 1 dill pickle, sliced for serving<\/li>\n
  • Fresh cracked black pepper<\/li>\n
  • Optional: Thousand Island dressing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Instructions<\/h3>\n
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    1. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.<\/li>\n
    2. Add the pastrami to the skillet with a splash of water. Cover and steam for 2\u20133 minutes until hot and tender.<\/li>\n
    3. Butter one side of each slice of rye bread.<\/li>\n
    4. Place the bread butter-side down on the skillet and toast until lightly golden.<\/li>\n
    5. Spread mustard on the inside of each bread slice.<\/li>\n
    6. Pile the hot pastrami generously onto two slices of bread.<\/li>\n
    7. Top with Swiss cheese and sauerkraut while the meat is still hot.<\/li>\n
    8. Season with freshly cracked black pepper and add a drizzle of Thousand Island dressing if desired.<\/li>\n
    9. Top with the remaining bread slices and gently press together.<\/li>\n
    10. Slice in half and serve immediately with dill pickles on the side.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Pro Tip<\/h3>\n

      For authentic deli-style flavor, always steam the pastrami before assembling the sandwich. The gentle heat keeps the meat incredibly juicy and tender, creating that famous New York deli taste that makes this sandwich unforgettable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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