Smoky Carolina Reuben Sliders with Spicy Slaw

Smoky Carolina Reuben Sliders with Spicy Slaw

Discover a scrumptious and unforgettable smoky Carolina Reuben slider appetizer that brings the essence of a Southern street-food classic to your grill.

Time: Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 5 minutes | Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Southern

Allergens

Wheat (gluten)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb smoked pastrami, thinly sliced
  • 4 small slider buns
  • 1 cup Spicy Slaw (recipe below)
  • 1/2 cup Smoky Sauce (recipe below)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium heat and place a cast iron skillet on the grates.
  2. Lay pastrami slices in the skillet and cook for 1 2 minutes per side until heated through. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
  3. Toast slider buns on the grill for 30 seconds to 1 minute per side.
  4. Assemble sliders with pastrami, Spicy Slaw, and a drizzle of Smoky Sauce.

Chef’s Insight

The key to perfect pastrami is finding the right balance of smoky flavor and tender texture.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, replace pastrami with smoked tempeh or grilled portobello mushrooms.

Cultural or Historical Background

Reuben sandwiches originated in the United States and are typically made with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing. This Southern twist replaces corned beef with pastrami and adds a spicy slaw for an extra kick.