Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsD. Rowe's Restaurant & Bar1/2 Pastrami Reuben Recipe

1/2 Pastrami Reuben Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

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. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients including rye bread, sliced pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and thousand island dressing.

  2. 2

    Toast the Rye Bread

    Lightly toast the rye bread slices in a toaster until golden brown on both sides.

  3. 3

    Heat the Pastrami

    In a skillet, heat the sliced pastrami over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until warmed through.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Sauerkraut

    Drain the sauerkraut and heat it in a separate pan for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 5

    Layer the Ingredients

    On two slices of toasted rye bread, spread 1 tablespoon of thousand island dressing on each slice.

  2. 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.

  3. 7

    Top with Another Slice

    Place the second slice of bread on top, dressing side down, to complete the sandwich.

Grilling

  1. 8

    Grill the Sandwich

    Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwich on the skillet and press down gently with a spatula.

  2. 9

    Cook Until Golden

    Grill the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted.

  3. 10

    Slice and Serve

    Once grilled, remove the sandwich from the skillet, slice it in half, and serve hot with extra thousand island dressing on the side if desired.

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