pittsburgh sandwich

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups shredded cabbage
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons apple vinegar
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning (such as goya®)
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 3 whole russet potatoes
• 8 thick slices italian bread
• 1 pound sliced pastrami (divided)
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 8 slices tomato

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• make the slaw by mixing together the cabbage, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, the vinegar, sugar, adobo seasoning, and black pepper until thoroughly combined. cover and refrigerate.
• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch thick fries, and fry until they float and are golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. set the fries aside.
• preheat oven to 225 degrees f (110 degrees c).
• place the bread on a baking sheet, and toast to a light brown in the preheated oven, 3 to 5 minutes. remove half the bread slices. place 1/4 of the pastrami on the remaining 4 bread slices, and top with provolone cheese. return to the oven until the pastrami is hot and the cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.
• to assemble, top the melted cheese of each sandwich with french fries, cole slaw, 2 tomato slices, and the top pieces of bread.