"The Reuben Real Reuben Sandwich. What you ask, is the Real Reuben Sandwich? Is it the corned beef, the bread, or the dressing? Does a Reuben have sliced cheese? Let's go into the kitchen and craft this American Classic just as it was over 100 years ago."
The Real Reuben Sandwich
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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 15mins
Serves or Makes: 4 sandwiches
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ingredients
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup chile sauce
- 2 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp horseradish
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 pounds thin-sliced corned beef
- 1 cup sauerkraut
- 8 slices dark rye bread
- 6 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup Russian dressing
Method
Step 1
Mix all of the dressing ingredients in a bowl until combines. Cover and refrigerate the dressing until you are ready to make the Reuben sandwiches.
Step 2
Heat a stockpot with a little water. Insert a steamer basket in the pot and place the corned beef in the basket. Steam the corned beef for 3-4 minutes to heat it through.
Step 3
Melt the butter in a large skillet. Place the slices of dark rye in the skillet and toast until crisp and browned, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Spread a layer of Russian dressing on one slice of the bread. Add a layer of Russian dressing, then pile on the corned beef. Place another slice of bread on top of the corned beef and serve.