Description
Classic Jewish deli flavors meet gourmet grilling in this irresistible hot pastrami sandwich. Melted Swiss cheese, tangy mustard, and perfectly toasted rye bread create a mouthwatering experience that transports you straight to New York’s culinary heart.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 to 3 pounds sliced pastrami
Bread and Cheese:
- 6 hoagie style rolls or French bread loaf, cut into sandwich size portions
- Several slices of Provolone cheese
- Several slices of Pepper Jack cheese
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1 cup French dried onions
- 0.5 purple onion, diced (optional)
Instructions
- Carefully split a soft roll or bun in half, creating an ideal base for layering delectable ingredients.
- Arrange thin, savory pastrami slices generously across the bottom half of the roll, creating a rich meat foundation.
- Position two slices of creamy Provolone cheese directly over the pastrami, ensuring complete coverage.
- Add another robust layer of pastrami atop the Provolone, building depth and intensity of flavor.
- Sprinkle zesty Pepper Jack cheese slices over the pastrami, introducing a spicy dimension to the sandwich.
- Create an additional pastrami layer for maximum meat satisfaction.
- Crown the sandwich with two more Provolone cheese slices for a melty, smooth texture.
- Scatter dried onions and freshly chopped purple onions across the top to introduce crisp, aromatic elements.
- Tightly encase the entire sandwich in aluminum foil, sealing in the flavors and preparing for grilling.
- Refrigerate the wrapped sandwich until ready to cook, maintaining ingredient freshness.
- Preheat a grill to 350°F (177°C), ensuring even heat distribution.
- Reduce grill temperature slightly before placing the foil-wrapped sandwich on the cooking surface.
- Close the grill lid and cook for approximately 15 minutes, rotating the sandwich once at the 7-8 minute mark.
- Verify that cheese has completely melted and meat is thoroughly heated.
- Carefully unwrap the sandwich, allowing steam to escape, and serve immediately while warm and aromatic.
Notes
- Fold sandwich tightly in aluminum foil to lock in moisture and prevent cheese from leaking during grilling.
- Chilling the sandwich before grilling helps ingredients meld together and maintains structural integrity.
- Use medium-high grill heat to create crispy exterior while ensuring internal ingredients warm evenly.
- Rotating sandwich midway prevents burning and promotes uniform melting of multiple cheese varieties.
- Allow sandwich to rest briefly after grilling so cheese settles and flavors intensify before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1500 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg