The Pastrami Recipe

Time30m

Serves1

With Pastrami, pickles, Goulden's mustard, grilled onions, & Swiss cheese.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare Onions
Slice the medium onion into thin rings.
2
Prepare Pickles
Slice the pickles into thin rounds or spears based on preference.

3
Melt Butter
In a skillet, melt the tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
4
Cook Onions
Add the sliced onions to the skillet, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and sauté until they are soft and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
5
Heat Pastrami
In the same skillet, layer the pastrami over the cooked onions, allowing it to heat through for about 2-3 minutes.
6
Toast Bread
While the pastrami is heating, toast the slices of bread in a toaster or on a separate skillet until golden brown.

7
Spread Mustard
Spread Goulden's mustard on one side of each toasted slice of bread.
8
Add Pastrami & Onions
Layer the heated pastrami and onions on one slice of bread.
9
Add Cheese
Place the Swiss cheese slices on top of the pastrami.
10
Finish Sandwich
Top with the sliced pickles and place the second slice of bread on top, mustard side down.

11
Grill Sandwich
Press down gently on the sandwich and return it to the skillet for another 2-3 minutes per side to melt the cheese and toast the bread further.
12
Serve
Once the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown, remove from skillet, slice in half, and serve immediately.