The REAL Pastrami on Rye (Chicago-style)

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: provolone

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

veal

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner and more affordable than veal.

Prepare the cure mix by combining the cure ingredients listed.

Rub the pastrami rub evenly over the cured veal and refrigerate for several days to cure.

Rinse the cured veal under cold water and pat dry.

Slow-cook the veal in a smoker or oven at a low temperature until tender and flavorful.

Allow the veal to cool before slicing it thinly against the grain.

Toast the Jewish rye bread until golden brown.

Spread spicy horseradish mustard on one slice of the toasted rye bread.

Layer sliced pastrami on top of the mustard.

Add additional toppings as desired.

Close the sandwich with another slice of rye bread.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens