The New York Pastrami Recipe

Time30m

Serves1

Sliced Pastrami with Grilled Sweet Onions, Spicy Mustard, Pickles, & Swiss Cheese.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Onions
Slice the medium sweet onion into thin rings. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add the onion slices and sauté until they are golden brown and caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
2
Toast the Bread
In the same skillet, toast the slices of rye bread until golden brown on both sides. Alternatively, you can use a toaster.

3
Layer the Ingredients
Spread the spicy mustard evenly on one side of each slice of toasted rye bread. On one slice, layer the sliced pastrami, followed by the caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and pickle slices.
4
Finish the Sandwich
Top with the second slice of rye bread, mustard side down, to close the sandwich.

5
Grill the Sandwich
Return the sandwich to the skillet over medium-low heat. Grill each side for about 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown. Press down slightly with a spatula to ensure even grilling.

6
Slice and Serve
Once grilled, remove the sandwich from the skillet, slice it in half, and serve immediately with extra pickles on the side.