The Reuben Recipe
Make The Reuben Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Meat
Sauerkraut
Cheese
Dressing
Butter
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients needed for the Reuben sandwich: rye bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing, and unsalted butter.
- 2
Butter the Bread
Spread 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter on one side of each slice of rye bread. This will help to achieve a golden-brown crust when grilling.
Assembly
- 3
Layer the Ingredients
On the unbuttered side of four slices of rye bread, layer the corned beef (1/4 pound per sandwich), followed by 1/4 cup of sauerkraut, 2 slices of Swiss cheese, and a generous drizzle of Russian dressing.
- 4
Top the Sandwich
Place the remaining four slices of rye bread on top of the sandwiches, buttered side facing out.
Cooking
- 5
- 6
Flip and Grill
Carefully flip the sandwiches using a spatula and grill the other side for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the bread is golden brown.
Serving
- 7
Slice and Serve
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, let them cool for a minute, then slice in half diagonally. Serve hot with additional Russian dressing on the side if desired.