Reuben Sandwich Recipe
house braised corned beef, sauerkraut, gruyere cheese, russian dressing, caraway rye
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Ingredients
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Meat
Vegetables
Cheese
Condiments
Bread
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Corned Beef
If not already cooked, braise the corned beef in a pot of water with spices for about 2.5 to 3 hours until tender. Allow to cool, then slice thinly.
- 2
Prepare the Sauerkraut
Drain the sauerkraut and rinse under cold water. Heat in a small saucepan over medium heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Prepare the Russian Dressing
In a small bowl, mix together the Russian dressing ingredients (ketchup, mayonnaise, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper) until well combined.
Assembly
- 4
Assemble the Sandwich
Lay out 4 slices of caraway rye bread on a clean surface. Spread 1 tablespoon of Russian dressing on each slice. Layer with sliced corned beef, warmed sauerkraut, and 1 slice of gruyere cheese on top.
- 5
Top the Sandwich
Place the remaining 4 slices of rye bread on top of the cheese to form sandwiches.
Cooking
- 6
- 7
Serve
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, cut in half, and serve hot with extra Russian dressing on the side for dipping.
