the Sage Test Kitchen
Pastrami on Rye
Pastrami on rye isn’t just lunch, it’s a New York classic. The Sage Eye Q Toaster gives rye bread crisp edges and a warm, tender center, creating the perfect base for pastrami, tangy sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese and zesty Russian dressing.
the Eye Q™ 870 Auto 4 Slice
+1 more appliance
20 mins total time
20 mins active time
Easy
Makes 2
Ingredients
Measurements:
- 4 slices dark rye bread
- Butter
at room temperature
- 200 g thinly sliced pastrami
- 100 g sauerkraut
- 100 g thinly sliced Swiss cheese
For the Russian dressing
- 55 g whole egg mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp horseradish cream
- 1 small shallot
finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
To make the Russian dressing, place all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- 2
Place the bread in the toaster and press Start to toast.
Tip: Select your preferred toasting shade. - 3
Spread the toasted bread with butter. Top 2 slices with pastrami and sauerkraut. Spoon over the Russian dressing and finish with the Swiss cheese. Transfer to a baking tray and grill for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- 4
Top with the remaining bread slices, press lightly, cut in half, and serve hot.