pastrami sandwich

Rye and brisket

A pastrami sandwich is sliced cured beef served between bread, typically rye, often piled high and accompanied by mustard.

The classic version from Jewish delis—especially New York's—has become an American icon: I'll have a pastrami on rye with mustard.

The meat is brined, smoked, and steamed before slicing.

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pickle · kosher dill · smoked · cured · brisket · sauerkraut · New York · Carnegie · piled high · coleslaw · hoagie · submarine · diner · counter · meat · lunch meat · sliced · stack

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