A staple of any deli worth its salt, this Reuben sandwich recipe uses classic ingredients to create an easy corned beef sandwich for on the go – without having to rush to the nearest delicatessen.
Use up leftovers from another corned beef dish. Cut a few thin slices of this Rueben sandwich meat or get your deli slices.
Mix all of the ingredients for the Thousand Island dressing into a small bowl until it forms a relatively smooth consistency. It should be light orange in color.
Take your sauerkraut and squeeze all of the liquid from it. This will stop your Reuben sandwiches from going soggy.
Butter one side of both slices of bread. Then add the slices of corned beef on top of one of them. On the second piece of bread, spread the thousand island dressing. Add the sauerkraut, then layer the cheese. Then, put the sandwich together and enjoy. You can also warm the sandwich in a dry cast iron skillet over medium heat to toast the bread and bring out a new flavor in the rye.
Notes
Variations: There are plenty of ways to make Reuben food your own. You can even adapt the basic recipe.
Replace the classic Swiss cheese with Emmental, Gruyere, or, if you prefer, slices of provolone.
Replace corned beef with freshwater fish for a "Walleye".
Use Montreal smoked meat for a "Montreal Reuben".
Replace the corned beef with turkey or pastrami for a unique twist on the classic.
Check the blog post for serving recommendations and more tips!