Posted on 01/14/2024 9:47:28 AM PST by Red Badger
NATIONAL HOT PASTRAMI SANDWICH DAY
Pastrami lovers across the country look forward to their favorite sandwich on January 14th as they recognize National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day.
#HotPastramiSandwichDay
Popular delicatessen meat, pastrami is usually made from beef. Others make their pastrami sandwich with pork, mutton, or turkey. Before refrigeration, butchers originally created pastrami as a way to preserve meat. To make pastrami, they placed the raw meat in brine. Then they partially dried it and seasoned it with various herbs and spices to be smoked and steamed.
A wave of Romanian Jewish immigration introduced pastrami (pronounced pastróme), a Romanian specialty, in the second half of the 19th century. Early English references used the spelling “pastrama” before the modified “pastrami” spelling was used.
New York kosher butcher, Sussman Volk earns credit for producing the first pastrami sandwich in 1887. He claimed to have gotten the recipe from a Romanian friend in exchange for storing his luggage. Due to the popularity of his sandwich, Volk converted his butcher shop into a restaurant to sell pastrami sandwiches.
Classic Pastrami
When served, the deli typically slices the pastrami and places it between two slices of rye bread. Sometimes, the classic New York deli sandwich (pastrami on rye) is served with coleslaw and Russian dressing.
When pastrami and coleslaw combine, it's called a Rachel sandwich. Similar to a Reuben which is made with corned beef and sauerkraut.
In Los Angeles, they serve the classic pastrami sandwich with hot pastrami right out of the steamer. They slice it very thin and wet from the brine then layered on double-baked Jewish-style rye bread. It is traditionally accompanied by yellow mustard and pickles.
In Salt Lake City, in the early 1960s, Greek immigrants introduced a hamburger topped with pastrami and a special sauce. This pastrami burger remains a staple of local burger chains in Utah.
HOW TO OBSERVE HOT PASTRAMI SANDWICH DAY
Serve up your favorite pastrami sandwich. What toppings will you add? Try making several versions. Here are some other suggestions for celebrating:
Add sliced green apples and sharp cheddar cheese to your sandwich.
Invite friends to build their own sandwiches.
Give a shout-out to your favorite restaurant and deli with the best pastrami sandwich.
While you're at it, what's the best beverage to wash down a hot pastrami sandwich?
Are you a master sandwich maker? Share your sandwich stacking tips.
When it comes to the bread only the best will do. Pastrami and rye are classic. What other bread makes terrific pastrami sandwiches?
Mix up a variety of spreads. Make them hot, spicy, sweet, sour, or creamy, and find out which one compliments pastrami best.
Read the Pastrami on Rye: An Overstuffed History of the Jewish Deli by Ted Merwin while munching on your creation.
Watch a food show while enjoying your delicious pastrami sandwich.
Try this Hot Pastrami Sandwich recipe.
Use #HotPastramiSandwichDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL HOT PASTRAMI SANDWICH DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this sandwich day. While we do, we're going to make a Dagwood-sized pastrami on rye.
Pastrami FAQ
Q. Is a Reuben made with pastrami?
A. No. A Reuben sandwich is made with corned beef and sauerkraut. The Rachel sandwich uses pastrami and coleslaw.
Q. What animal is pastrami made from?
A. Primarily butchers use beef to make pastrami. However, they also use pork, mutton, or turkey.
Q. How long is pastrami cured?
A. Typically, butchers cure their pastrami for 2-4 weeks.
Q. Can I eat pastrami cold?
A. Yes. Pastrami is delicious whether it's hot or cold. Though when it's hot, pastrami's flavor really comes through.
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January 14th Celebrated History
1784 Continental Congress ratifies the Treaty of Paris ending the American Revolution.
1952 NBC broadcasts the first episode of Today hosted by anchor Dave Garroway. The morning national news show was the first of its kind.
1973 The King of Rock 'n Roll performs the first live concert transmitted by satellite around the world. Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii was performed live on location. Estimates vary how many people watched the concert, and it was revolutionary and Elvis Presley's concert was the most-watched broadcast by an individual entertainer in tv history at that time.
January 14th Celebrated Birthdays
Benedict Arnold - 1741 The Continental soldier more than once demonstrated his skill and loyalty to the United States cause entered into an agreement with the British in 1779 that branded him a traitor for life.
Matthew Maury - 1806 The American naval officer was one of the founders of oceanography and published the first modern text dedicated to its study, The Physical Geography of the Sea.
Richard Felton Outcault - 1863 One of America's pioneering cartoonists, Oucault developed one of the first popular characters known as The Yellow Kid. His cartoons led to the modern-day comic strip.
Mark Goodson - 1915 The television producer developed several game shows during his career. Some of his most popular games included, To Tell the Truth, The Match Game, and What's My Line. Another that still airs today is The Price is Right.
Julian Bond - 1940 The civil rights leader was elected twice to the Georgia state legislature and both times, the legislature refused Bond his seat. It wasn't until the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the exclusion was unconstitutional in December of 1966 that Bond was sworn in a month later.
Shannon Lucid - 1943 The American astronaut spent 188 days in space aboard the space station Mir. At the time, it was a record spaceflight for any U.S. astronaut.
LL Cool J - 1968 Born James Todd Smith, the Grammy-winning American rapper also pursued a successful acting career. He's known for his roles on In the House and NCIS: Los Angeles.
Pastrami Ping!...................
Oh man, this works for me!
No cheese or anything other than pastrami itself, except if you like mustard, and a modest amount only... DON’T slop it up....
finally!!
Now closed, NYC Carnegie Deli's famed $25 pastrami
sandwich on rye w/ full sour and half sour pickles.
For those in Phoenix, two unexpected locations for good pastrami ... Rocket Burger on 35th Ave and Cactus (or thereabouts), Harvey’s Wineburger in the midtown area near Camelback and 16th Street.
Oops, wrong thread.
Carnegie's pastrami was the best. I used to get the "Woody Allen" which was half pastrami and half corned beef. Grab a loaf of bread and a dozen pickles and you could feed 4 people. The vacuum bag pastrami at all the delis around me is just not the same.
When they closed in NY, they said they had a deli in L/V.
As a former New Yorker, my mouth is watering. Now that I live in the South, I can’t find a decent Greek Diner, Italian restaurant, or Jewish deli.
It’s a food desert. I have to travel more than an hour to get any good food.
Sadly, it closed. I've stayed at the Mirage just for the Carnegie Deli.
I love hot pastrami on bulkie rolls…
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