The Reuben is the king of the Jewish deli sandwiches. Sharp swiss cheese, mounds of sauerkraut and a tangy 1000 island dressing on rye bread, with the centerpiece of course being the glorious, homemade, peppered pastrami or corned beef brisket. To prepare; 1/3 LB of Fresh Pastrami 2-3 slices of sharp swiss cheese 3-4 Oz…
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Homemade Pastrami – Recipe
Nothing beats a great Reuben or a Pastrami and swiss on rye from your favorite NYC deli or the like. Well, we are in luck because it’s that time of year again, and with current events as they are, its not bad to have some meat around with a long shelf life. Typically, I’m used to getting the corn beef at the store during St. Patty’s day some years and all that, but why not kick it up a notch and turn the cut into an amazing pastrami yourself with a few quick and easy steps, and a few extra spices. Here is how I make a pastrami at home for under $4 bucks a pound.
Perogies
In a mixing bowl add the flour and salt and mix to combine
Pour the hot liquid into the flour and mix together with a fork taking care adding the egg once the mixture is cool enough not to scramble. Bring together and cover with a towel to keep dough moist while you prepare the fillings. The dough will be needed after resting.
Fillings
Potato cheese
2 russet potatoes
1 small onion minced
1 T butter
1/3 lb cheddar, american, or cheese of choice
3 pinches Peppery Karlozy spice mix
Salt and pepper to taste
Boil the russets in a pot and caramelize the onion in the butter until golden brown. Set aside to cool
Cut the cheese into small cubes and add to a mixing bowl.
Pierce the potatoes to test doneness and once fully cooked
Pisco Sour – Recipe
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2.5 to 3 oz Pisco Capel
Juice of 1 lime
1 oz simple syrup
Bitters 2-3 dashes
Martini glass
Ice
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