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House Special Recipe

Name: Wise Sons Jewish Deli 24th Streets House Special Recipe
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 slices rye sandwich bread; 3 oz pastrami (cooked, sliced); 1 slice Swiss cheese; 1 oz sauerkraut (well-drained); 1 tbs Russian or Thousand Island dressing; 1 tsp unsalted butter (softened); 1 pc russet potatoes (medium); 500 ml vegetable or canola oil (for frying); 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup green cabbage (shredded); 0.25 cup carrot (grated); 2 tbs mayonnaise; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; 0.5 tsp granulated sugar; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.125 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 oz fresh lemon juice (for lemonade); 0.75 oz simple syrup (for lemonade); 6 oz cold water (for lemonade); 1 pc black tea bag (for iced tea); 6 oz hot water (for iced tea); 1 to taste ice

Inspired by Wise Sons Jewish Deli 24th Street

Time35m

Serves1

a sensibly-sized (3oz) pastrami reuben, fries, coleslaw, and choice of house-made beverage - no substitutions -

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Ingredients

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Pastrami Reuben (3 oz)

2 slices rye sandwich bread

3 oz pastrami (cooked, sliced)

1 slice Swiss cheese

1 oz sauerkraut (well-drained)

1 tbs Russian or Thousand Island dressing

1 tsp unsalted butter (softened)

Crispy Fries

1 pc russet potatoes (medium)

2 1/8 cup (500 ml) vegetable or canola oil (for frying)

1 tsp kosher salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Creamy Coleslaw (side)

1 cup green cabbage (shredded)

1/4 cup carrot (grated)

2 tbs Mayonnaise

1 tsp Apple cider vinegar

1/2 tsp granulated sugar

1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

House-made Beverage (choose one: lemonade or iced tea) - single serving

1 oz fresh lemon juice (for lemonade)

3/4 oz simple syrup (for lemonade)

6 oz cold water (for lemonade)

1 pc black tea bag (for iced tea)

6 oz hot water (for iced tea)

1 to taste ice

Method

Pastrami Reuben (3 oz)

Assemble and grill sandwich

Lightly butter one side of each rye slice (about 1 tsp total). Spread 1 tablespoon Russian or Thousand Island dressing on the unbuttered side of one slice. Place the 3 oz sliced pastrami evenly on the dressed slice, top with drained sauerkraut (1 oz), then the Swiss cheese slice. Close sandwich with the other slice, buttered side out.

Heat a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Place sandwich in the skillet and press gently with a spatula or weight. Cook 3–4 minutes per side, or until bread is golden-brown and cheese is melted, flipping once. Remove and let rest 1 minute, then cut in half if desired.

Crispy Fries

Prepare potatoes

Peel (optional) and cut the medium russet into 1/4–1/2-inch fries. Rinse under cold water until water runs clear to remove excess starch, then pat very dry with paper towels.

Fry

Heat oil in a deep pot or fryer to 325°F (163°C). Fry potatoes in batches 3–4 minutes until soft but not browned. Remove and drain on a rack or paper towels. Increase oil to 375°F (190°C). Fry potatoes a second time in batches 1.5–3 minutes until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels, immediately season with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, toss, and hold briefly before serving.

Creamy Coleslaw (side)

In a bowl combine 1 cup shredded cabbage and 1/4 cup grated carrot. In a separate small bowl whisk together 2 tbs mayonnaise, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until smooth.

Pour dressing over the cabbage mixture, toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes to let flavors meld. Taste and adjust seasoning just before plating.

House-made Beverage (single serving)

Lemonade (if chosen)

In a serving glass, combine 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz simple syrup, and 6 oz cold water. Stir to combine, add ice to taste, and garnish with a lemon wheel if desired.

Iced Tea (if chosen)

Steep 1 black tea bag in 6 oz hot water for 3–4 minutes for medium strength. Remove the tea bag, allow tea to cool slightly, then pour over ice in a serving glass and add additional cold water or ice to taste. Sweeten with simple syrup if desired.