1/2 Pastrami Reuben Recipe
Sliced pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and thousand island grilled on toasted rye.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients including rye bread, sliced pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and thousand island dressing.
- 2
Toast the Rye Bread
Lightly toast the rye bread slices in a toaster until golden brown on both sides.
- 3
Heat the Pastrami
In a skillet, heat the sliced pastrami over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
- 4
Prepare the Sauerkraut
Drain the sauerkraut and heat it in a separate pan for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 5
Layer the Ingredients
On two slices of toasted rye bread, spread 1 tablespoon of thousand island dressing on each slice.
- 6
Add Pastrami and Sauerkraut
Layer the warmed pastrami on one slice of bread, followed by the heated sauerkraut, and then top with Swiss cheese.
- 7
Top with Another Slice
Place the second slice of bread on top, dressing side down, to complete the sandwich.