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Katz's Deli pastrami (lemmy.ca)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by MelonYellow@lemmy.ca to c/foodporn@lemmy.world

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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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[–] metaStatic@kbin.earth 44 points 11 months ago (2 children)

would you like anything else with that?

Yes, a loaf of bread and some friends.

[–] K1nsey6@lemmy.world 26 points 11 months ago (15 children)

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

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[–] EPBJ@lemmy.world 18 points 11 months ago (2 children)

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

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[–] moonburster@lemmy.world 28 points 11 months ago (6 children)

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

[–] johannesvanderwhales@lemmy.world 11 points 11 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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[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago

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

[–] OsrsNeedsF2P@lemmy.ml 6 points 11 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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[+] TheAlbatross@lemmy.blahaj.zone 20 points 11 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (3 children)

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[–] Krackalot@discuss.tchncs.de 15 points 11 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.

[–] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 7 points 11 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.

[–] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 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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[–] Iheartcheese@lemmy.world 13 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I came a little

[–] K1nsey6@lemmy.world 11 points 11 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] Iheartcheese@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago

Can confirm.

[–] WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world 12 points 11 months ago (5 children)

At this point why even bother with the bread?

[–] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 24 points 11 months ago (1 children)

the bread really ties the sandwich together.

[–] Fuck_u_spez_@sh.itjust.works 11 points 11 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] Lookorex@lemm.ee 8 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Shut the FUCK up, Donnie!

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[–] K1nsey6@lemmy.world 8 points 11 months ago

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

[–] Speiser0@feddit.org 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Katzenfutter sandwich?

[–] superkret@feddit.org 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

If you're the type of person to give their cat a $30 sandwich, I'm afraid there's a place in line reserved for you at the guillotine.

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[–] SirEDCaLot@lemmy.today 6 points 11 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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[–] csm10495@sh.itjust.works 5 points 11 months ago

Try some of their sour pickles while there too.

[–] Ohi@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

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

[–] Angry_Autist@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago

It's great if you don't mind paying $25 for a sandwich

[–] resetbypeer@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

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

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