Pastrami Reuben Sandwich

Pastrami Reuben Sandwich

Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 -3 tablespoons oil (not olive oil)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seed (optional and to taste)
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • relish (use as much as desired)
  • 6 pumpernickel bread, rolls (about 6-inches long, can use whole wheat or plain rolls)
  • 1 1/2 lbs sliced pastrami (can use more)
  • 6 slices swiss cheese (can use more)

Directions

  • 1 Heat oil in a skillet.
  • 2 Add in onion; saute over medium heat until tender (about 7-8 minutes).
  • 3 Add in sauerkraut and caraway seeds; cover and cook over medium heat (stirring occasionally until sauerkraut is tender and lightly browned, about 20 minutes).
  • 4 Meanwhile in a bowl combine ketchup, mayo and relish (start with 2 tablespoons relish and add in more until you achieve the flavor you like).
  • 5 Split the bread rolls (careful not to cut all the way through).
  • 6 Place pastrami down the center, dividing evenly between buns.
  • 7 Top with sauerkraut/onion mixture, then the sauce, then top with cheese.
  • 8 Wrap in foil (leave top open).
  • 9 broil about 8 inches from heat.
  • 10 Heat through and until cheese has melted (about 3 minutes).
  • 11 Serve.
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