Pastrami Reuben Sandwich

Total Time: 18 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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)

Recipe

• 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.