Jul 14 2026

Classic Reuben Recipe

Time20m
Serves2

Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island on grilled pumpernickel. Substitute SMOKED TURKEY.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients. If using smoked turkey, slice it into manageable pieces.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Spread Thousand Island dressing on one side of each slice of pumpernickel bread. Layer corned beef or smoked turkey, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese on two slices. Top with the other slices of bread, dressing side down.

  3. 3

    Grill the Sandwich

    Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Place the assembled sandwiches in the skillet and grill for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Add the remaining butter to the skillet and flip the sandwiches. Grill the other side for another 4-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, slice in half, and serve hot with extra Thousand Island dressing on the side.

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