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Pastrami

usgb/pəˈstrɑːmi/Volume
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Culinary Term

Pastrami is typically found in delis and it's a popular sandwich filling.

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Let's go to the deli and get some pastrami on rye.
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Not interchangeable

Don't confuse 'pastrami' with 'salami'; they are both cured meats but have different flavors and textures.

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I prefer pastrami to salami because of its smoky taste.
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Specific Origin

Pastrami has Eastern European origins, which can be relevant in historical or cultural discussions.

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Pastrami was brought to America by Romanian Jewish immigrants.
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