RUBIN'S REUBEN

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Provided by Food Network

Time 12h5m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

4 cups kosher salt
2 cups brown sugar
1/3 cup black peppercorns
1/4 cup juniper berries
8 allspice berries
8 whole cloves
2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick, broken
One 5- to 8-pound beef brisket, trimmed from butcher
Butter, softened
Rye bread
Beer Braised Sauerkraut, recipe follows
Swiss cheese, sliced
Smoked Russian Dressing, recipe follows
8 ounces applewood smoked bacon, diced
1/2 Spanish onion, diced
1 pound sauerkraut (bagged or jarred), drained
1/4 cup brown sugar, plus more if needed
One 12-ounce bottle IPA beer
1 bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, drained
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 small tin anchovies, mashed
3 drops liquid hickory smoke

Steps:

  • For the brisket: In a large pot, combine the salt, sugar, peppercorns, juniper berries, allspice, cloves, mustard seeds, bay leaves and cinnamon stick and cover with 2 gallons water. Bring the mixture to a boil, remove from the heat and chill to 40 degrees F.
  • Fill a marinade injector with some of the brine and inject the brisket with as much brine as it will hold. Submerge the brisket in the remaining brine and store in a baking dish, covered, in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Place the brisket into a large roasting pan and cover it with as much of the brining liquid as the pan will hold. Cover the pan with foil and place in the oven until tender and medium-rare, about 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer should register 130 degrees F. Remove the brisket from the oven, place on a platter and/or cutting board and tent with foil. Let the brisket rest for 1 hour. Slice as thinly as possible.
  • To serve: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter the rye bread and place on a baking sheet. Top with 6 ounces thinly sliced brisket, some Beer Braised Sauerkraut and a slice of Swiss cheese. Bake the Reubens until the cheese is melted and warmed through, about 5 minutes. Top with Smoked Russian Dressing.
  • Heat a saute pan over medium heat, add the bacon and render the fat, cooking until bacon is crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside. Add the onions and saute in the bacon fat until translucent. Add the sauerkraut, sugar, beer and bay leaf and simmer until almost all of the liquid is gone, about 15 minutes. Add the bacon back to the pan to warm through and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and brown sugar.
  • Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl and chill in the refrigerator.

MRM Mahin
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I've tried many Reuben sandwich recipes and this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures. I highly recommend it.


Gm RaNa
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This Reuben sandwich is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, cheesy, and delicious. I love to make it on a cold winter day.


Mohammed abbas
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I'm not a huge fan of sauerkraut, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The sauerkraut added a nice tangy flavor to the sandwich.


Subway2050 Playz
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This sandwich is a bit messy to eat, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing and the bread is toasted to perfection.


Samuel Akowuah
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This Reuben sandwich is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make and always delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Amara udeze Charity
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I've made this sandwich many times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect sandwich for a party or potluck.


Nepal Vlog
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This Reuben sandwich is the perfect sandwich for a lazy Sunday afternoon.


Matshidiso Montshi
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I'm not a fan of corned beef, so I used pastrami instead. It was a great substitute.


Dipto Ghosh
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This sandwich is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing.


md. shakill
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I had never made a Reuben sandwich before, but this recipe made it easy. The sandwich turned out great and I'll definitely be making it again.


Al Al
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This Reuben sandwich is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, cheesy, and delicious.


Hasan Dk
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I'm not a fan of Thousand Island dressing, so I used Russian dressing instead. It was a great substitute.


Johirr Khan
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This sandwich is a bit messy to eat, but it's worth it. The combination of flavors is amazing.


Hassan Jamil
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I've tried many Reuben sandwich recipes and this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Mike Ssengooba
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I made this sandwich for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great sandwich to serve for a crowd.


Michael Foreman
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I used rye bread instead of pumpernickel and it turned out great. The rye bread added a nice nutty flavor to the sandwich.


Ziegler Smorez
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This Reuben sandwich is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make and always delicious.


Azeem Tanoli
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I'm not a huge fan of sauerkraut, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The sauerkraut added a nice tangy flavor to the sandwich.


nafas salehi
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I've made this Reuben sandwich recipe multiple times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Thembekile Thembi
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This Reuben sandwich was amazing! The flavors all came together perfectly and the bread was toasted to perfection.