Unleash Your Taste Buds with the Ultimate Pittsburgh Sandwich!

If you’re a Pittsburgher, yinz can go to dahntahn Pittsburgh and get a legendary Primanti’s sandwich, or you can create it yourself.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 3cupsshredded cabbage

  • 2tablespoonsvegetable oil

  • 2tablespoonsapple cider vinegar

  • 2tablespoonswhite sugar

  • 1teaspoonadobo seasoning (such as Goya®)

  • 1teaspoonground black pepper

  • 4cupsvegetable oil for frying

  • 3whole russet potatoes

  • 8thick slicesItalian bread

  • 1poundsliced pastrami (divided)

  • 4slicesprovolone cheese

  • 8slicestomato

Cooking Directions

  1. Make the coleslaw: Mix cabbage, oil, vinegar, sugar, adobo seasoning, and pepper together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate until needed.

  2. Make the fries: Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Peel potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch-thick fries.

  3. Fry potatoes in the preheated oil until golden brown and they float to the surface, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

  4. Make the sandwiches: Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Place bread slices on a baking sheet.

  5. Toast bread in the preheated oven until light brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

  6. Transfer four slices bread to a plate. Cover remaining four slices on the baking sheet with pastrami and provolone cheese. Return to the oven and cook until pastrami is hot and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

  7. Transfer sandwiches to individual plates. Top each one with French fries, coleslaw, two tomato slices, and remaining bread slices.

Tips

This sandwich is made with pastrami, but you can use capicola, turkey, or roast beef if you prefer.

Editor’s Note

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories892
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
45g
58%
Saturated Fat
12g
62%
Cholesterol
97mg
32%
Sodium
1604mg
70%
Total Carbohydrate
80g
29%
Dietary Fiber
7g
23%
Total Sugars
11g
Protein
43g
Vitamin C
39mg
194%
Calcium
329mg
25%
Iron
7mg
38%
Potassium
1463mg
31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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