Craving a mouthwatering and iconic sandwich experience? Discover the culinary art of crafting the best Reuben sandwich, a classic dish capturing the hearts and taste buds of sandwich enthusiasts worldwide. From its humble origins to its modern-day popularity, the Reuben sandwich has stood the test of time, earning its place as a top-rated delicacy. As you embark on this delicious journey, we'll take you on a culinary adventure, unveiling the secrets behind this legendary sandwich and guiding you through the steps of crafting your own unforgettable Reuben creation.
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REUBEN SANDWICH
Like many classic dishes, the Reuben sandwich has multiple origin stories: Some accounts trace its origins to the since-shuttered Reuben's delicatessen in New York City, where Arthur Reuben created a special for one of Charlie Chaplin's leading ladies in 1914, using ham, turkey, Swiss cheese and coleslaw on rye. Another origin story points to a customer, Reuben Kulakofsky, who was said to have ordered a corned beef and sauerkraut sandwich at Blackstone Hotel, in Omaha, where Bernard Schimmel obliged by rounding it out with Thousand Island dressing, Swiss cheese, rye bread and a hot grill. Today's Reuben sandwiches feature corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and a healthy smear of Russian dressing between toasted, buttered rye. Homemade dressing has a brighter, fresher flavor than the bottled variety, and comes together in just a few turns of a whisk. To achieve the prized crispy crust and gooey cheese, keep the heat low enough to allow the buttered bread to toast while the cheese melts.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weeknight, sandwiches, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the Russian dressing: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
- Make the sandwiches: Spread one side of each bread slice with 1/2 tablespoon butter. In a large nonstick skillet, arrange 2 slices of bread, buttered side down, over medium-low heat. Spread 2 tablespoons of Russian dressing on each slice of bread, then top each with 1/4 pound corned beef, 1/4 cup sauerkraut and 2 slices cheese. Top each with 1 slice of bread, buttered side up. Cook until golden and crispy underneath, about 5 minutes. Flip the sandwiches and cook, pressing down gently with a spatula, until second side is golden and cheese melts, about 3 minutes more. Transfer sandwiches to plates and wipe out skillet. Repeat with the remaining bread, sauce, corned beef, sauerkraut and cheese. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 254, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 704 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TOP-RATED REUBEN SANDWICH
The Reuben is the epitome of the great deli sandwiches... every ingredient is important as well as how it's prepared. This is how we make our own Reuben, and we've been told it's the best in the Northwest. It takes making your own ingredients in several cases, but we certainly feel it's worth the trip, as have our fans.
Provided by Rare Affaire
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat your grill to about 325 degrees F. (That's just about medium for many burners, but it also depends on if your stove is gas, electric, glass-topped, or a number of other factors -- experimenting is the surest way to find out.).
- Spread outside of each slice of rye with soft butter, about 1 Tbls per side (Scrape it thin -- too much butter makes browning more difficult and reduces crispness.).
- Place bread on grill butter side down, and put 1 slice Swiss on each side.
- Pre-heat the corned beef on a very low setting in the microwave or heat it briefly on the grill, but DON'T OVERCOOK! You want to heat, not dry out. Layer the corned beef on 1 side.
- Heat sauerkraut on grill, but do not brown. When it steams, it's ready.
- When cheese melts, remove sandwich from heat.
- Spread Louie Dressing onto side with cheese only. (This stops it from soaking into the warm bread and making it soggy.).
- Put sauerkraut onto corned beef & roughly make an even layer.
- Close sandwich, salt if you like (we do) and cut as desired. (We served it with a homemade dill pickle spear and a bit of salad.).
- Serve it hot!
ZINGERMAN'S REUBEN SANDWICH
Provided by Food Network
Time 55m
Yield 6 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Sprinkle the corned beef with a little water, wrap it tightly in aluminum foil and steam it in the oven.
- Meanwhile, put the whole loaf of rye bread (unwrapped) into the oven. Bake the bread until the crust is very crunchy, about 15 minutes. Set the bread on the counter and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
- When the rye bread is cool enough to handle place it on a cutting board. Hold the bread knife at a 45-degree angle and cut 12 slices.
- Take the corned beef out of the oven and unwrap it. Spread each slice of bread with Russian dressing. Layer half of the slices with corned beef, sauerkraut and slices of Swiss cheese, then top the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread (dressing-side down).
- Heat 2 large heavy skillets over medium heat. Brush the bread with butter. Put the sandwiches in the pans and weight them with a lid or heat proof bowl topped with something heavy. Cook until the first sides are crisp and golden about 7 minutes then flip the sandwiches. Cook until the second sides are also well toasted and the cheese is melted. Lift the sandwiches onto a cutting board. Cut each in half diagonally and serve.
- Combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce, sour cream, parsley, onion, pickle, lemon juice, horseradish and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl and mix well.
REUBEN SANDWICH
I make this Reuben for my husband...hope you will enjoy it. Serve with coleslaw or potato salad.
Provided by Beverly Burton
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Beef
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spread each slice of bread with thousand island dressing. Top 4 of the bread slices with sauerkraut, cheese and pastrami. Place remaining bread slices on sandwich. Spread margarine on the outsides of each sandwich.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Grill until browned, then turn and grill until heated through, and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 792.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 106.7 mg, Fat 51.7 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 2446.7 mg, Sugar 14.8 g
REUBEN SANDWICH II
These sandwiches are really delicious and easy to make. They are one of my family's fix-it-quick favorites. I like to serve them with big bowls of steaming vegetable soup and dill pickles on the side. Enjoy!
Provided by COLETTE G.
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Beef
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat a large skillet or griddle on medium heat.
- Lightly butter one side of bread slices. Spread non-buttered sides with Thousand Island dressing. On 4 bread slices, layer 1 slice Swiss cheese, 2 slices corned beef, 1/4 cup sauerkraut and second slice of Swiss cheese. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered sides out.
- Grill sandwiches until both sides are golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 657 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 40.3 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 1930.3 mg, Sugar 10.2 g
REUBEN SANDWICHES
Reuben sandwiches are shared by Kathy Jo Scott of Hemingford, Nebraska. "My mouth waters just thinking of these sandwiches," confesses Kathy Jo. "I adapted the recipe from one my mother found several years ago."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Arrange corned beef on four slices of bread. Layer each with a quarter of the sauerkraut, 2 tablespoons of dressing and a slice of cheese. Top with remaining bread slices. Butter outsides of sandwiches., In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches until bread is lightly browned on both sides and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts :
REUBEN SANDWICH RECIPE BY TASTY
It's reuben time! Made with homemade Russian dressing, savory corned beef, Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and rye bread, then toasted until crisp and melty, this is a serious sandwich.
Provided by Tasty
Categories Lunch
Time 16m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the Russian dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika.
- Make the sandwich: On a cutting board, spread ½ tablespoon of butter on one side of each slide of bread. Flip the bread slices over so that the buttered side is face down. Spread 1 tablespoon of Russian dressing on each slice. Add ¼ pound corned beef to 2 of the slices of bread. Top the corned beef with ½ cup of sauerkraut and 2 slices of Swiss cheese. Place the other slice of bread on top, buttered side out.
- Heat a large pan over medium-low heat. Once the pan is warm, add the sandwiches and cook, without moving, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Carefully flip the sandwiches over and continue cooking until the bread is golden brown and cheese has melted, 2-3 minutes more.
- Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board and cut in half. Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your Reuben sandwich. Use fresh, high-quality rye bread, corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make a Reuben sandwich. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and cooking methods to find the perfect sandwich for you.
- Make sure your sandwich is well-balanced: A good Reuben sandwich should have a balance of flavors and textures. The salty corned beef and tangy sauerkraut should be complemented by the creamy Swiss cheese and buttery rye bread.
- Cook your sandwich until it's golden brown and bubbly: The best Reuben sandwiches are cooked until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will help to create a delicious, crispy sandwich that's sure to please everyone.
Conclusion:
A Reuben sandwich is a classic deli sandwich that's loved by people all over the world. With its combination of salty corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, creamy Swiss cheese, and buttery rye bread, it's a sandwich that's hard to resist. If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying sandwich, give the Reuben a try. You won't be disappointed.
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