Pittsburgh Sandwich

The sandwiches of this historic Pittsburgh restaurant are legendary. In fact, they're almost famous. Italian bread, fries, pastrami, melted provolone, and homemade coleslaw should quench that craving if you find yourself too far from Pittsburgh.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 892 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

To assemble, top the melted cheese of each sandwich with French fries, cole slaw, 2 tomato slices, and the top pieces of bread.