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ULTIMATE PASTRAMI SANDWICHES



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This peerless pastrami sandwich was adapted from a menu favorite at Primanti Bros. Restaurant in Pittsburgh. We took the basic ingredients-grilled cold cuts, cheese, fried potatoes and tomatoes-and created a tasty replica that includes our version of their secret coleslaw topping. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup cider vinegar, divided
4 cups shredded cabbage
3-1/2 cups frozen waffle-cut fries
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound sliced deli pastrami
4 slices provolone cheese
8 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick), toasted
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the sugar and vinegar; add cabbage and toss to coat. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, bake fries according to package directions., Drain cabbage. In a small bowl, combine the salt, celery seed, pepper and remaining sugar and vinegar; pour over cabbage and toss to coat., On an ungreased baking sheet, divide pastrami into 4 stacks; top each with cheese. Bake at 450° for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Place pastrami on 4 toast slices. Layer with fries, coleslaw, tomato slices and remaining toast. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 1655mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

HOT PASTRAMI SANDWICH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
2 slices caraway rye bread
1 slice provolone
1 slice Swiss cheese
4 ounces hot pastrami
2 to 3 ounces sauerkraut
2 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Heat a flattop grill or pan on medium heat. Butter one side of each slice of bread. Set the buttered side of bread on the flattop. Add provolone to one slice and Swiss to the other slice. Grill until bread is toasted and cheese has melted, approximately 5 minutes, then remove from the flattop. Meanwhile, place pastrami on the flattop in a pile and the sauerkraut on the flattop in a separate pile. Grill both until warm, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, then flip and warm the other side. Add mayonnaise to both pieces of bread, then add mustard to one half. Place half the pastrami on one slice and the other half on the other slice. Add sauerkraut to one half and flip the other slice on top. Cut sandwich in half and enjoy!

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