Katz Deli Pastrami Sandwich
A classic New York pastrami sandwich from Katz Deli, featuring smoky pastrami, creamy Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and zesty Russian dressing between toasted rye bread. The sandwich is pan‑grilled until the cheese melts and the bread is golden and crisp.
Maker: Katz Deli
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Ingredients
- 2 slice rye bread
- 4 oz pastrami
- 1 slice Swiss cheese
- 2 tbsp sauerkraut
- 1 tbsp Russian dressing
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1Gather all ingredients and have a butter knife ready for spreading.
- 2Lay the two slices of rye bread on a clean surface; spread the softened butter evenly on one side of each slice.
- 3Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat until a gentle sizzle is heard when a drop of water is flicked onto the surface.
- 4Place one slice of bread butter‑side down in the skillet and toast for 1–2 minutes, or until the underside turns golden brown.
- 5Flip the bread and, on the unbuttered side, arrange the thinly sliced pastrami evenly across the surface.
- 6Layer the Swiss cheese slice on top of the pastrami, followed by the drained sauerkraut, and drizzle the Russian dressing over the sauerkraut.
- 7Top with the second slice of rye bread, butter‑side up.
- 8Press down gently with a spatula and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the cheese begins to melt and the bottom slice is crisp.
- 9Carefully flip the sandwich and cook the other side for another 2–3 minutes, ensuring the cheese fully melts and both sides are evenly toasted.
- 10Remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it rest for 30 seconds to allow the cheese to set slightly.
- 11Slice the sandwich diagonally, if desired, and serve immediately while hot and melty.
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- How long does it take to make Katz Deli Pastrami Sandwich?
- About 15 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Katz Deli Pastrami Sandwich recipe make?
- This recipe makes 1 serving as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Katz Deli Pastrami Sandwich recipe come from?
- It was shared by Katz Deli on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.