Ingredients
To make pastrami-wrapped pickle spears, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Dill Pickles: Choose whole dill pickles for best results. You can opt for store-bought or homemade pickles.
- Pastrami: Thinly sliced pastrami works best for wrapping around the pickles. You can find this at most deli counters.
- Cream Cheese (Optional): Cream cheese adds a creamy texture and extra flavor. Choose plain or flavored varieties based on your preference.
- Toothpicks: These are essential for securing the pastrami around the pickles.
Instructions
Making pastrami-wrapped pickle spears is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to create this delectable snack:
Step 1: Prepare the Pickles
- Drain and Dry the Pickles: Remove the pickles from their brine and pat them dry with paper towels. This will help the pastrami adhere better.
- Slice the Pickles: Cut each dill pickle into spears. Typically, you can get 4-6 spears from one whole pickle, depending on its size.
Step 2: Wrap with Pastrami
- Prepare the Pastrami: Lay out a slice of pastrami on a clean surface. If the slices are large, you may want to cut them in half.
- Add Cream Cheese (Optional): If using cream cheese, spread a thin layer over the pastrami slice.
- Wrap the Pickle Spear: Place a pickle spear at one end of the pastrami slice. Roll the pastrami around the pickle spear, securing it with a toothpick.
Step 3: Serve
- Chill the Wrapped Pickles: For best results, refrigerate the wrapped pickle spears for about 30 minutes before serving. This helps the flavors meld together.
- Arrange and Serve: Arrange the wrapped spears on a platter and serve them chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0 gram
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 5 grams
- Carbohydrates: 1 gram
- Fiber: 0 gram
- Protein: 5 grams