Ultimate Pastrami Sandwiches

Ingredients (11)

• 1/2 cup sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar, divided
• 4 cups shredded cabbage
• 3-1/2 cups frozen waffle-cut fries
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound sliced deli pastrami
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 8 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick), toasted
• 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced