Hot Corned Beef Sandwich 01
As I write this, the Carnegie Deli in New York City announced a few days ago that it is closing up shop; the Carnegie Deli!! This is where really Corned Beef and Pastrami Sandwiches in the USA originate from… Carnegie Deli, where Jesus and the Apostles celebrated the Last Supper – I think, need to research that some more… Anyway, The Hot Corned Beef Sandwich… Timely and timeless… Paper thin Corned Beef served hot and piled high, server on rye – usually. The version presented here is the same as the version presented just about everywhere, so to differentiate my offering, I’ll concentrate on some of the many ways to heat the corned beef.
Servings Prep Time
1sandwich 10minutes
Servings Prep Time
1sandwich 10minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Slice the desired amount of Corned Beef, paper thin. Use one of the following (or your own) method to heat the corned beef. Most of these methods involve using water as a moisture agent, so make sure to drain the beef well after heating to avoid soaking the bread.
  2. Method #1: Place the Corned Beef in a piece of heavy duty foil, add a little water, and fold it over and seal it well. Place the foil in a preheated 450 degree F oven for about 5 minutes, or on a BBQ grill for about 2 minutes, open the foil, drain and place on the bread.
  3. Method #2: Put about a cup of water in a sauté pan, cover it and bring to a boil. Add the Corned Beef, stir it around and let sit, off the heat, covered, for about 2 minutes. Drain well and place on bread.
  4. Method #3: Place the Corned Beef on a Microwave-proof dish, add little water, cover, and microwave for 30 seconds. Wait 1 minute. Microwave another 30 seconds, drain well and place on bread.
  5. Method #4: Place the Corned Beef in a steamer, mini steamer, Chinese Bamboo Steamer, or any other steaming method, and steam for about 30 seconds. Drain and place on bread.
  6. Method #5: Place the Corned Beef on a hot grill, griddle, or skillet, add some water, cover, and cook for about 1 minute. Drain and place on bread.
  7. Cut the sandwich in half, and serve with a handful of Potato Chips, a Pickle Wedge, and, optionally, a ramekin of Coleslaw – recipe below.
Recipe Notes

Optional Coleslaw Recipe:

Coleslaw 01