Reuben Recipe
slow-braised corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese & 1000 island
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spices
Method
Corned Beef Preparation
- 1
Braise the Corned Beef
In a large pot, place the corned beef brisket and cover it with water. Add black peppercorns, bay leaves, mustard seeds, and crushed garlic cloves to the pot.
- 2
- 3
Rest the Corned Beef
Once cooked, remove the corned beef from the pot and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Assembly
- 4
Prepare the Sandwich
On a slice of rye bread, layer a generous amount of sliced corned beef, followed by a layer of sauerkraut, and top it off with two slices of Swiss cheese.
- 5
Add Dressing
Spread 1000 Island dressing on another slice of rye bread and place it on top of the sandwich, dressing side down.
- 6
- 7
Slice and Serve
Once grilled, remove the sandwich from the skillet, slice in half, and serve immediately.