Pastrami on Rye - Feliz Afer

Savory pastrami stacks on rye with zesty mustard make this classic deli favorite a quick, hearty meal.

# What You’ll Need:

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

02 - 9 oz thinly sliced pastrami

03 - 2 tbsp yellow deli mustard or spicy brown mustard

04 - 4 slices dill pickle, for serving

01 - Lay out the rye bread slices on a clean cutting board or work surface.

02 - Spread 1 tablespoon of mustard evenly on two slices of bread, covering the surface to the edges.

03 - Pile half the pastrami (about 4.5 oz) on each mustard-coated slice, distributing evenly for consistent thickness.

04 - Top each with the remaining bread slices to form complete sandwiches, pressing gently to adhere.

05 - Slice sandwiches diagonally in half if desired. Serve immediately with dill pickles on the side.

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This comes together in literally ten minutes, making it perfect for those nights when cooking feels like too much but takeout isnt quite right either
The combination of peppery pastrami and tangy mustard on caraway rye creates layers of flavor that somehow satisfy every craving at once

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For a truly authentic deli experience, steam the pastrami for 30 seconds before assembling—it transforms the texture completely
The bread-to-meat ratio matters more than you think; too much bread drowns out the star of the show

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Let the pastrami come to room temperature before serving—the flavor really wakes up
Wrap the assembled sandwich loosely in wax paper for 5 minutes to let everything meld together