Pastrami on Rye Deli Classic (Printable)

Tender pastrami with mustard on rye bread delivers authentic deli flavors in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices fresh rye bread, preferably with caraway seeds

→ Meats

02 - 9 oz thinly sliced pastrami

→ Condiments

03 - 2 tbsp yellow deli mustard or spicy brown mustard

→ Optional Additions

04 - 4 slices dill pickle, for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - Lay out all four rye bread slices on a clean cutting board or flat surface, ensuring bread is fresh and ready for assembly.
02 - Spread 1 tablespoon of mustard evenly across two bread slices, covering entire surface from edge to edge for consistent flavor distribution.
03 - Pile approximately 4.5 oz of thinly sliced pastrami onto each mustard-coated bread slice, arranging meat evenly for proper sandwich balance.
04 - Place remaining plain bread slices on top of pastrami to close sandwiches, pressing gently to adhere ingredients together.
05 - Slice each sandwich diagonally or vertically in half if desired. Serve immediately with dill pickle slices on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between sharp mustard and rich, smoky meat creates that perfect bite that keeps you coming back for more
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes but tastes like something from a serious deli counter
  • Rye bread with caraway seeds adds this aromatic crunch that makes every texture sing
02 -
  • Room temperature pastrami stacks better and has more flavor than cold straight from the fridge
  • Soggy bread ruins everything, so assemble right before serving, never ahead
  • A good sharp knife keeps the bread from tearing when you slice through all those layers
03 -
  • Layer your pastrami slightly different directions so you get meat in every single bite
  • If your mustard seems too intense, a tiny drizzle of honey cuts the sharpness beautifully
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