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Surely there are debates on best pastrami in NY, but this is the one I tried when I visited. Mouth watering goodness!

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[–] [email protected] 44 points 2 months ago (2 children)

would you like anything else with that?

Yes, a loaf of bread and some friends.

[–] [email protected] 26 points 2 months ago (15 children)

Once you've had their pastrami you wouldn't be sharing.

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 months ago (2 children)

It’s like a cow with a cracker on either side.

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[–] [email protected] 28 points 2 months ago (6 children)

I don't understand American sandwiches, why even bother with the bread?

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 months ago (1 children)

This is like a $30 sandwich from one of the most famous delis in the country. I would not describe this as a typical American sandwich.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 months ago

The bread isn't a mere mechanical contrivance to keep your hands clean. The bread is chosen to pair with the pastrami.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago (2 children)

You have a point but dude throwing everything in the fridge between two thinly sliced pieces of bread is amazingly delicious

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Katz pastrami is some of the best, imo. I'm sure you can find a small Jewish deli that does a better one off the beaten path, but it's hard to beat Katz!

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 months ago

I didn't go to Katz myself. So I can't compare. I went to 2nd Ave Deli. The owner, a small Jewish guy, came over and chatted with me and my wife a few times, gave us free chocolate sodas, and it was the best pastrami I've ever eaten. Would highly recommend it if you want a more relaxing experience.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I'm into brisket, and pastrami is no exception to that. I've had a lot of pastrami in my life and I've got to say that Katz is fucking killer.

I like to try to replicate things I really enjoy so that I can have it at home or fuse it with other food that I also enjoy. I spent months trying to replicate theirs and couldn't do it. Unfortunately I think the issue by the 3rd batch was that I couldn't smoke it at a low enough temperature to get 3 days of smoke on it.

I'm sad that I don't make it up to NY very often anymore so I haven't had it in a few years. I'm hoping to head up there next year.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (3 children)

I'm skeptical they actually smoke the meat for 3 days. my understanding is anything past 3-5 hours of smoke is not doing anything for flavor, and you're better off just steaming or baking at that point. IIRC they do finish with steam even after whatever smoke process they have, which further leads me to believe they aren't smoking for 3 days.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Close your app and pull it back up. You'll come a bunch the second time

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

Can confirm.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 months ago (5 children)

At this point why even bother with the bread?

[–] [email protected] 24 points 2 months ago (1 children)

the bread really ties the sandwich together.

[–] Fuck_u_spez_ 11 points 2 months ago (1 children)

That's just like, uh, your opinion, man.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)
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[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago

There is no debate with the pastrami. It is the best

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago (2 children)
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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago (2 children)

For anyone not familiar- Katz Deli is a somewhat famous sandwich place in NYC. Their primary menu item is the pastrami on rye sandwich, and it's like $20-$30. They slice the pastrami right in front of you, still warm.

I've only had it once but it was worth it.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago

I'm going to NY next week and really appreciate the reminder to go eat at Katz again. 🤤

[–] csm10495 5 points 2 months ago

Try some of their sour pickles while there too.

[–] gravitas_deficiency 3 points 2 months ago

Oh man dude you’re making me want to take the train down

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

25 bucks well spent. Love their pastrami. Reuben sandwich is also 🤤

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