
We serve our pastrami two ways.
For the pastrami sandwich, you'll need our Russian dressing recipe (makes 250ml / 8 1/2 fl oz / 1 cup).
2 slices rye bread
butter, at room temperature
4 thick slices pastrami brisket, gently warmed
2 tbsp Russian dressing, see below
2 dill pickles, finely sliced lengthways
125 g mayonnaise
125 g chilli sauce, your favourite
1 tsp smoked hot paprika
1 tbsp horseradish, prepared (jarred)
1 tsp roasted pepper, chopped, tinned or jarred
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
10 chives, small, finely chopped
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Place all the ingredients, except the finely chopped , in a blender and pulse until combined. Stir through the chives. Store the dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Spread each slice of generously with butter.
Layer 1 slice of with sliced and top each pastrami slice with 2 spoonfuls of Russian dressing, and the remaining slice of bread.