Source:

Sarah

Serves/Makes:1

Ingredients

• 2 slices dark pumpernickel rye
• 1/4 lb (.1 kg). pastrami or corned beef, thinly sliced
• 2 oz (56 grm). sauerkraut--or more to taste
• 2 slices Swiss cheese
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) thousand island dressing
• butter

Preparation

• Butter one side of each slice of bread.
• Place bread buttered side down on a griddle or skillet.
• Place griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
• Immediately top each slice of bread with a slice of cheese.
• While the bread is browning, heat sauerkraut in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
• Just before bread is thoroughly browned and cheese has melted add pastrami or corned beef to griddle and heat through.
• Place warm pastrami or corned beef on one slice of bread.
• Spread thousand island dressing on other slice of bread.
• Place warm sauerkraut on top of pastrami or corned beef.
• Assemble sandwich and remove to plate.
• Cut diagonally and serve.

Comments

I have used both pastrami and corned beef in this recipe and have enjoyed both results! Some folks are purists and prefer one meat to the other. Have fun experimenting!