Kosher Pastrami Sandwich Kit + Matzoh Ball Soup for 3-4
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Not eligible for shipping to CanadaTwo of 2nd Ave Deli’s most iconic dishes, shipping straight to your kitchen! The Pastrami Sandwich kit includes fresh-baked rye bread, deli mustard, Russian dressing, and the same smoky, salty pastrami that’s been served at the restaurant for more than 50 years, with pickles on the side. And their “Jewish Penicillin” is the real deal: Heat up the rich chicken consomme, drop in the handmade matzoh balls, noodles, and carrots, grab a spoon, and dig into a big bowl of the soup that’s been comforting New Yorkers for decades.
One of America’s most renowned and beloved Jewish delis, the 2nd Ave Deli has been a New York icon since its founding by Abe Lebewohl as a tiny 10-seat East Village lunch counter in 1954. A much-loved New York personality, Abe got his start as a Coney Island soda jerk. He spent years learning the ropes before opening his deli, and thanks to his hard work it grew to become a New York institution, attracting locals, tourists, celebrities, and everyone in-between for what many believe to be the city’s best pastrami & corned beef sandwiches, matzoh ball soup, and more deli classics. Today the Certified Kosher deli is run by Abe’s nephews Josh and Jeremy, who are keeping Abe’s dream – and his beloved recipes – alive.
All of 2nd Ave Deli’s foods have been Certified Kosher by the International Kosher Council, and are produced and prepared under strict IKC supervision.
This package serves 3-4 people and includes
- Pastrami Sandwich Kit
- Pastrami (1 lb.)
- Sour + Half Sour Pickles (1 qt.)
- Russian Dressing (8 oz.)
- Rye Bread (1/2 loaf, 12-14 slices)
- 1 bottle Mustard (10 oz.)
- Matzoh Ball Soup Kit
- Chicken Consomme (1 qt.)
- Matzoh Ball, Noodles, & Carrots (1 qt.)
- Each quart contains 2 Matzoh balls
- Kit ships with ice packs, may thaw in transit.
- If enjoying within 2-3 days, store everything in the refrigerator. Rye bread can alternatively be stored at room temperature.
- If storing for a later use:
- Store Russian dressing in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Store rye bread in the freezer for up to 1 month.
- Store pickles in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Store mustard in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
- Store Matzoh Ball Soup in the refrigerator for 2-5 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
To Serve
Pastrami Sandwich
- Sliced Pastrami can be served warm or cold. For best results, heat for 2-4 minutes in a vegetable steamer or double boiler on the stovetop. The meat can also be grilled, pan-fried, or (even god-forbid) microwaved.
- Toast bread if desired.
- Assemble sandwich & enjoy!
Matzoh Ball Soup
- Bring consomme to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer.
- Gently place thawed matzoh balls, carrots & noodles into the warm consomme.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until hot throughout.
- Pastrami – Kosher Beef, Pastrami Spice, Salt, Sugar, Garlic.
- Pickles – Fresh Cucumbers, Water, Salt, Potassium Sorbate, Fresh Garlic, Spices.
- Mustard – Distilled Vinegar, Water, #1 Grade Yellow Seed, #1 Grade Brown Seed, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Spice.
- Rye Bread – Enriched Wheat Flour, Rye Flour, Ground Caraway Seed, Sugar, Acetic Acid, Lactic Acid, Ground Dill Seed, Water, Yeast, Corn Meal. Contains: Soy, Wheat.
- Russian Dressing – Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Sweet Relish.
- Chicken Consomme – Chicken Bones, Water, Celery, Carrots, Onions, Dill, Salt.
- Matzoh Ball – Matzoh Meal, Eggs, Schmaltz, Salt, Granulated Garlic, Baking Powder, White Pepper, Soybean Oil.
NYC’s Most Iconic Kosher Deli Since 1954
NYC’s Most Iconic Kosher Deli Since 1954
One of America’s most renowned and beloved Jewish delis and a James Beard American Classic, the 2nd Ave Deli has been a New York icon since its founding by Abe Lebewohl as a tiny 10-seat East Village lunch counter in 1954. A much-loved New York personality, Abe got his start as a Coney Island soda jerk. He spent years learning the ropes before opening his deli, and thanks to his hard work it grew to become a New York institution, attracting locals, tourists, celebrities, and everyone in-between for what many believed to be the city’s best Certified Kosher pastrami & corned beef sandwiches, matzo ball soup, and more deli classics.
Sadly, Abe was murdered during a robbery attempt in 1996, and all of New York mourned his passing. Abe’s widow Eleanor, daughter Sharon, and brother Jack kept the deli open until January 2006, when it closed its doors due to a dispute with its landlord. Thankfully, his nephews Josh and Jeremy stepped in and reopened the deli nearby. They’ve kept Abe’s dream – and his beloved recipes – alive, and the 2nd Ave Deli remains a quintessential New York experience to this day.
