Jul 14 2026

The Reuben Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

marble rye, corned beef, spicy sauerkraut, provolone, 1000 island

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Ingredients

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Bread

Protein

Vegetables

Cheese

Condiments

Butter

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients and ensure the corned beef is sliced. Drain the spicy sauerkraut to remove excess liquid.

Assembly

  1. 2

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On a clean cutting board, lay out 4 slices of marble rye bread. Spread 1 tablespoon of Thousand Island dressing on each slice. On 2 of the slices, layer corned beef evenly, followed by the spicy sauerkraut, and then 2 slices of provolone cheese. Top with the remaining slices of bread, dressing side down.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Grill the Sandwich

    In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and bubbly, carefully place the sandwich in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Press down gently with a spatula to ensure even grilling.

Serving

  1. 4

    Serve the Reuben

    Once grilled to perfection, remove the sandwich from the skillet. Allow it to cool for a minute, then slice in half diagonally. Serve with extra Thousand Island dressing on the side for dipping.

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