Tested time and yield
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- easy
Times include any resting, chilling, or marinating Scale the servings below Cooked in the test kitchen
Method
- 01
Place pastrami in a skillet with water or broth. Cover and steam over medium-low heat for 5 to 7 minutes until hot and tender.
- 02
Spread spicy brown mustard on the rye.
- 03
Pile the hot pastrami generously on four slices. Add Swiss if desired and close with the remaining rye.
- 04
Serve immediately with pickles.
- 05
Tip: Traditional deli pastrami is steamed rather than fried, preserving tenderness.
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