Pan-Seared Montreal-Style Smoked Meat Sandwich

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

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A hearty sandwich featuring Montreal-style smoked meat piled high on rye bread with tangy mustard and pickles, pan-seared for a warm, crisp finish. This Canadian-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 13 minutes, pairs Montreal smoked meat slices, rye bread slices, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 8 min Serves 1 Canadian cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz Montreal smoked meat slices
2 rye bread slices
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
4 dill pickle slices
1 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Spread 2 tbsp Dijon mustard evenly on one side of each of 2 rye bread slices.
Step 2: Layer 8 oz Montreal smoked meat slices evenly over the mustard on one bread slice, then top with 4 dill pickle slices.
Step 3: Close sandwich with the other slice of bread, mustard side down. Heat 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Step 4: Place sandwich in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and the smoked meat is warmed through, pressing gently with a spatula to help it crisp.