House Made Corned Beef Reuben Recipe
Swiss, 1849 Kraut, 1000 Island Dressing
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Ingredients
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Corned Beef
Sauerkraut
1000 Island Dressing
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Corned Beef Preparation
- 1
- 2
Cook the Corned Beef
After brining, rinse the corned beef and place it in a pot with enough water to cover. Simmer for about 3 hours or until tender. Let it cool before slicing.
Sauerkraut Preparation
- 3
Make the Sauerkraut
Finely shred the cabbage and mix it with salt and caraway seeds. Pack it tightly into a fermentation jar and let it ferment at room temperature for 2-4 weeks.
1000 Island Dressing Preparation
- 4
Combine the Dressing Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, vinegar, and garlic powder until well combined.
Sandwich Assembly
- 5
Assemble the Reuben
Spread butter on one side of each slice of rye bread. On the unbuttered side, layer sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and a generous amount of 1000 Island dressing. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side out.
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