Recipe#939

Servings: YIELD: 100 Portions
Portions: 1 Sandwich Each
Pan Size:
Temperature:

INGREDIENTS

Pastrami, frozen, precooked
Bread, rye or pumpernickel
Mustard, prepared (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Partially thaw pastrami; cut across the grain in thin slices, 19 to 25 slices per pound. Steam over boiling water until thoroughly heated, about 30 minutes. Spread bread with mustard, if desired. Place 3 to 4 slices pastrami on 1 slice bread; top with second slice bread. Prepare as needed or keep sandwiches warm.

NOTE: 1. Pastrami may be steamed in colander, or perforated basket placed over boiling water in steam-jacketed kettle. DO NOT place pastrami directly in water.
2. To heat sliced pastrami in steamer, place in steamer tray and heat at 5 lb pressure 10 to15 minutes.
3. 25 lb French bread may be used in Step 3. Cut bread in half lengthwise and then into 100 portions.