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A hand holds a hearty Sailor Sandwich with two thick slices of sausage, layers of corned beef, melted cheese, and mustard between toasted bread. A knife and wooden cutting board are visible in the background.
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Sailor Sandwich

With spicy mustard, stacked pastrami, grilled knockwurst, and gooey cheese, it's easy to see why Richmond's Sailor Sandwich is a favorite.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time15 minutes
Course: dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sailor sandwich
Yield: 1 sandwich
Calories: 729kcal
Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites

Materials

  • 2 slices rye bread
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 oz pastrami or as much as your heart desires
  • 1 knockwurst
  • 2 slices Swiss cheese
  • Brown deli mustard

Instructions

  • Butter each slice of bread on one side. Flip over and spread mustard on both pieces of bread.
  • Cut the knockwurst almost the way in half lengthwise, so it opens like a book.
  • Heat a cast iron over medium heat. Once hot, add knockwurst, cut end down, until browned, about 3 minutes. Flip and grill the other side until the casing blisters slightly. Remove from heat.
  • Place pile of pastrami on the bread. Top with Swiss cheese, the grilled knockwurst, and final slice of bread.
  • Lower the heat slightly. Carefully place sandwich on the hot cast iron and grill until side is brown, about 3 - 4 minutes. Flip and cover with a lid or sheet pan. (This will help the cheese melt). Remove when other side is browned.

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Nutrition

Calories: 729kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 2265mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 637IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 371mg | Iron: 5mg