Lunch Meat of the Week - Pastrami

Pastrami is a meat product usually made from beef, and sometimes from pork, mutton, or turkey. The raw meat is brined, partially dried, seasoned with herbs and spices, then smoked and steamed. Beef plate is the traditional cut of meat for making pastrami, although it is now common in the United States to see it made from beef brisket, beef round, and turkey. Like corned beef, pastrami was originally created as a way to preserve meat before refrigeration.



The name pastrami comes from Romanian pastramă, a declination of the Romanian verb păstra

Pastrami sandwich at the Carnegie Deli in New York City.

meaning "to conserve food, to keep something for a long duration" whose etymology is linked to the Bulgarian pastrija or to the Greek παστραμάς/παστουρμάς, itself borrowed from Turkish pastırma, short for Turkish: bastırma et "pressed meat." Wind-dried beef had been made in Anatolia for centuries, and Byzantine dried meat is thought by some to be "one of the forerunners of the pastirma of modern Turkey".

Early references in English used the spelling "pastrama", closer to the Romanian pastramă. Pastrami was introduced to the United States in a wave of Jewish immigration from Bessarabia and Romania in the second half of the 19th century. The modified "pastrami" spelling was probably introduced in imitation of the American English salami. Romanian Jews emigrated to New York as early as 1872. Among Jewish Romanians, goose breasts were commonly made into pastrami because they were inexpensive. Beef navel was cheaper than goose meat in America, so the Romanian Jews in America adapted their recipe and began to make the cheaper-alternative beef pastrami.

New York's Sussman Volk is generally credited with producing the first pastrami sandwich in the United States in 1887. Volk, a kosher butcher and New York immigrant from Lithuania, claimed he got the recipe from a Romanian friend in exchange for storing the friend's luggage while the friend returned to Romania. According to his descendant, Patricia Volk, he prepared pastrami according to the recipe and served it on sandwiches out of his butcher shop. The sandwich was so popular that Volk converted the butcher shop into a restaurant to sell pastrami sandwiches.


New York pastrami is generally made from the navel end of the brisket. It is cured in brine, coated

Pastrami pizza

with a mix of spices such as garlic, coriander, black pepper, paprika, cloves, allspice, and mustard seed, and then smoked. Finally, the meat is steamed until the connective tissues within the meat break down into gelatin.


Greek immigrants to Salt Lake City in the early 1960s introduced a cheeseburger topped with pastrami and a special sauce. The pastrami cheeseburger has since remained a staple of local burger chains in Utah.

One of America's Favorites - Sailor Sandwich

Sailor sandwich

A sailor sandwich is a hot meat and cheese sandwich popular in Richmond, Virginia area restaurants. Its core ingredients are hot pastrami, grilled knackwurst, melted Swiss cheese and hot mustard on rye bread.


The New York Deli, founded in 1929, claims to be the originator of the sailor sandwich. The eatery moved to its current location in Carytown in 1934. According to local legend, during World War II, Navy seamen from the University of Richmond Navy V-12 program would frequent the New York Deli and order this then-nameless sandwich. It eventually became known as a sailor sandwich, although it is uncertain who officially named the sandwich.



The marine sandwich is popular around some Marine bases like MCB Quantico. It is usually served on Italian bread with knackwurst, pastrami or salami and uses German-style mustard and comes with peppers. The West Coast version often includes sliced tomatoes on the side.

Cheap Healthy Lunch Ideas for Work

From the EatingWell website its Cheap Healthy Lunch Ideas for Work. Cheap, Healthy, and Delicious recipes for work. Recipes like; BLATs (Bacon-Lettuce-Avocado-Tomato Sandwiches), BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Turkey Pastrami Sandwich, and more! Find these and many more all at the EatingWell website and EatingWell Magazine. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  http://www.eatingwell.com/


Cheap Healthy Lunch Ideas for Work

Shelling out cash for prepared food you could have made for less money at home gets old fast. But a healthy lunch doesn’t have to be expensive. Stick to your budget by making your lunch at home and bringing it to work. These healthy lunch ideas clock in at $3 or less per serving.



BLATs (Bacon-Lettuce-Avocado-Tomato Sandwiches)
In this healthy BLT recipe, we use a creamy avocado spread flavored with garlic and basil, and add sprouts. Look for sprouted-wheat bread in the frozen section or with other specialty breads at your grocery store......


BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Toss leftover cooked chicken with barbecue sauce and crunchy carrots for a quick and healthy lunch.......


Turkey Pastrami Sandwich
If you're taking this sandwich to go, line one piece of bread with the pastrami and the other with Swiss cheese and tuck the sauerkraut and apple in the middle to keep the bread from becoming soggy.......



* Click the link below to get all the Cheap Healthy Lunch Ideas for Work
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/22371/mealtimes/lunch/budget/for-work/slideshow/cheap-healthy-lunch-ideas-for-work/

One of America's Favorites - Pastrami on Rye

A pastrami sandwich from Katz's Delicatessen

Pastrami on rye is a classic sandwich made famous in the Jewish kosher delicatessens of New York City. It was first created in 1888 by Sussman Volk, who served it at his deli on Delancey Street in New York City.








Sussman Volk immigrated from Lithuania in the late 1800s. He opened a small butcher shop on New York's Lower East Side. He befriended another immigrant, this one from Romania, who he allowed to store meat in his large icebox. In exchange for his kindness, the friend gave the recipe for pastrami to Volk, who began to serve it to his customers. It proved so popular that in 1888, Volk opened a delicatessen at 88 Delancey Street, one of the first delis in New York City, where he served the meat on rye bread.

It became a favorite at other delis, served on rye bread and topped with spicy brown mustard. Delis in New York City, like Katz's Delicatessen, have become known for their Pastrami on rye sandwiches. In her description of the book on Katz's, Florence Fabricant, the noted food critic for the New York Times, described the volume "as overstuffed as Katz's pastrami on rye."

The pastrami on rye sandwich has come to be a symbol of the classic New York Jewish deli, being featured in delis around the world attempting to recreate the ambience of the original New York delis, in cities such as Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, Boca Raton, Florida, and San Diego, California. The classic, which some consider to be New York's signature sandwich, consists simply of sliced pastrami, placed on rye bread, and topped with spicy brown mustard. It is usually accompanied by a Kosher dill pickle on the side.

Pastrami on rye, 

Corned beef and pastrami on rye may be prepared using rye bread, pastrami, corned beef, cole slaw, and Russian dressing. Preparation involves placing both meats on a slice of rye bread and topping it with coleslaw. Russian dressing may be added to the top slice of bread.

Pastrami, lettuce, and tomato (PLT) may be prepared using two slices of toasted sourdough bread, mayonnaise, pastrami, lettuce, tomato slices. Preparation involves placing the pastrami on a toasted slice of sourdough bread and topping it with the lettuce and tomato slices. Mayonnaise may be spread on the second slice of sourdough, and placed on top of the sandwich.

Meanwhile back on the SayersBrook Bison Ranch....Recipe - Dieters’ Delight Bison Pastrami Casserole

Here's another delicious and healthy recipe from the SayersBrook Bison Ranch, Dieters’ Delight Bison Pastrami Casserole. It's made with SayersBrook Bison Pastrami. You can find this recipe and purchase the  Bison Pastrami all on the SayersBrook website (http://www.sayersbrook.com/). You'll be able to choose from all the Bison Meat Cuts along with Wild Boar, Elk, and Ostrich just to name a few. So when you get a chance check them out, Enjoy and Eat Healthy!

Dieters’ Delight Bison Pastrami Casserole

Ingredients:
1 (8-oz.) low-fat cream cheese, softened

2 T. instant minced onion
1/2 c. pecans, chopped (optional)
2 T. fresh green pepper, chopped
1/2 c. low-fat sour cream
2 T. skim milk
3 oz. Bison pastrami, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. white pepper
Preparation:

Combine all ingredients and put into 1 quart casserole dish. Bake in preheated 350° oven for 20 minutes, or until edges are bubbly. Serve with crackers or Melba toast. Serves 8.  Note: Leftovers may be served cold.

http://www.sayersbrook.com/dieters-delight-bison-pastrami-casserole/

Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week – Buffalo Pastrami “Reuben” Sandwich

This week’s Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week – Buffalo Pastrami “Reuben” Sandwich. You can find the recipe and order the  Buffalo Pastrami all on the Wild Idea Buffalo website, Enjoy!     http://wildideabuffalo.com/


Buffalo Pastrami “Reuben” Sandwich
The O’Brien household’s version of this pub favorite. So good, it will become a weekly request!

Ingredients:

1 package Buffalo Pastrami
1 ½ cup “Bubbies” Sauerkraut (it’s really, really good)
4 ounces Irish Cheddar Cheese
6 slices Pumpernickel Bread
1 tablespoon Butter
*Reuben Sauce


Preparation:
1 – On flat top griddle or in a large sauté pan over medium heat place Buffalo Pastrami in lightly oiled pan to heat through. Turn while heating.
2 – Arrange Buffalo Pastrami in 4 equal piles and top with cheese. Add sauerkraut to the pan too. Cover and heat until cheese is melted, and sauerkraut is warm.
3 – Remove from pan and cover to keep warm.
4 – Spread butter on one side of the bread and grill bread until golden brown.
5 – Stack meat, cheese and kraut on inside of grilled bread and spread the other slice with *Reuben sauce (recipe below), and sandwich together.
Serve with Potato, Leek Soup.

Ingredients:

*Reuben Sauce
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
¼ cup Salsa
¼ cup Roasted and Peeled Red Peppers
Salt
Pepper

Preparation:
1 – Place all ingredients in food processor and puree.
2 – Season with slat & pepper to taste.



http://wildideabuffalo.com/2012/buffalo-pastrami-reuben-sandwich/

One of America's Favorites - Pastrami

Pastrami (Turkish: pastırma, Romanian: pastramă, Bulgarian: пастърма) is a popular meat usually

Slices of pastrami

made from beef, and sometimes from pork, mutton or turkey. The raw meat is brined, partially dried, seasoned with various herbs and spices, then smoked and steamed. In the United States, although beef plate is the traditional cut of meat for making pastrami, it is now common to see it made from beef brisket, beef round, and turkey. Like corned beef, pastrami was originally created as a way to preserve meat before modern refrigeration.






New York pastrami is generally made from the navel end of the brisket. It is cured in brine, coated with a mix of spices such as garlic, coriander, black pepper, paprika, cloves, allspice, and mustard seed, and then smoked. Finally, the meat is steamed until the connective tissues within the meat break down into gelatin.

In North America, pastrami is typically sliced and served hot on rye bread to make a common New

Pastrami sandwich 

York deli sandwich (pastrami on rye), sometimes accompanied by coleslaw and Russian dressing. Pastrami and coleslaw are also combined in a Rachel sandwich, a variation of the popular Reuben sandwich that uses corned beef and sauerkraut.

In Los Angeles, pastrami sandwiches generally usually use hot pastrami straight from the steamer, sliced and layered on double-baked Jewish-style rye bread. Typically, the meat is served sliced very thinly, with some of the brine wetting the meat; it is usually accompanied by yellow mustard and pickles. At fast food stands, pastrami is typically served hot on a French roll. Pastrami may also be used as a topping on hamburgers.

Greek immigrants to Salt Lake City in the early 1960s introduced a hamburger topped with pastrami and a special sauce. The pastrami burger has remained a staple of local burger chains in Utah.

Pastrami pizza

Turkey pastrami is made by processing turkey breast (pale pink) or thigh (dark pink) in a fashion similar to red-meat pastrami, in an effort to simulate the red-meat deli product.