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Reuben Sandwich

Sandwiches The Reuben or Reuben sandwich is a grilled or toasted sandwich made with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing. It is typically made with rye bread though originally it may have been served on pumpernickel bread. The origins of the Reuben are contested. One account holds that Reuben Kulakofsky (sometimes spelled R

Reuben Sandwich prepared recipe
Prep5 minCook10 minServes1LevelMedium
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Before you start

A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.

Preparation checklist

  • Read all 6 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 8 listed ingredients.
  • Set aside about 15 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.

Recipe notes & preparation tips

The Reuben has a "sister" sandwich, the Rachel, which is made with pastrami or turkey in place of corned beef (and sometimes coleslaw in place of sauerkraut).

A Georgia Reuben is a Reuben made with turkey and coleslaw instead of sauerkraut.

A Reuben served in a Jewish delicatessen would not contain cheese or butter, as dietary laws forbid meat and dairy in the same dish.

Adapted from the source recipe's notes.
Step by step

Method

  1. 01

    Combine the sauerkraut, onion, and parsley.

  2. 02

    Spread the dressing on two slices bread.

  3. 03

    Pile layers of corned beef, cheese, and sauerkraut mixture on one slice.

  4. 04

    Add second slice of bread.

  5. 05

    Butter the outside of the bread.

  6. 06

    Grill until lightly browned, roughly 5–10 minutes.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 3.0, credited to No machine-readable author provided. BenFrantzDale~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims).; view original image record .

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