Are you craving a hearty, flavorful sandwich that combines savory and tangy flavors? Look no further than the Reuben sandwich, a classic deli sandwich that has captured the hearts of sandwich enthusiasts worldwide. Originating from the United States in the early 20th century, the Reuben sandwich boasts a mouthwatering combination of thinly sliced corned beef, melty Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and a slather of Thousand Island dressing, all nestled between two slices of buttery, toasted rye bread. This legendary sandwich has gained immense popularity and has become a staple on diner menus and delis across the country.
This article offers a comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect Reuben sandwich, providing various mouthwatering recipes that cater to different preferences and dietary restrictions. Whether you're a seasoned sandwich maker or a novice in the kitchen, we have something for everyone. From the traditional Reuben sandwich featuring classic ingredients to innovative variations like the vegetarian and gluten-free versions, this article has got you covered. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey as we explore the delectable world of Reuben sandwiches.
GRILLED TURKEY REUBEN SANDWICHES
The restaurant I worked at in college made these amazing turkey reuben sandwiches. They are a hit with everyone, and surprisingly easy. Feel free to adjust the sauerkraut to taste, but don't skimp on the thousand island dressing!
Provided by The-Baby-Bow-Lady
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Turkey
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Warm the sauerkraut and turkey, separately, in a microwave-safe bowls for 30-seconds; set aside. Spread butter generously on one side of each slice of rye bread, then spread the thousand island dressing on the other side. Divide the sauerkraut, turkey, and Swiss cheese on two slice of bread with the butter-side down. Stack the remaining two slices of bread with the butter-side up on top.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Arrange the sandwiches on the skillet and grill until lightly browned and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 759.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 43.9 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 44.7 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Sodium 3088.1 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
REUBEN SANDWICHES
Make a classic sandwich for dinner - corned beef, melty Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and mustard on rye.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spread 1 tablespoon Thousand Island Dressing over each of 6 slices bread. Top with cheese, sauerkraut and corned beef. Top with remaining bread slices.
- Spread 1 teaspoon butter over each top slice of bread. Place sandwiches, butter sides down, in skillet. Spread remaining butter over top slices of bread. Cook uncovered over low heat about 10 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Turn; cook about 8 minutes longer or until bottoms are golden brown and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1770 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 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.
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SLOW-COOKER REUBEN SANDWICHES
This 5-ingredient recipe makes it easy to create corned beef brisket in a slow cooker for sandwiches. Whether you're celebrating Oktoberfest or meal prepping for a week of delicious Slow-Cooker Reuben Sandwiches, all you need is 15 minutes of prep to make this juicy and flavorful dish. Not sure how to cook corned beef for Reubens? Simply place the sauerkraut and beef brisket in your slow cooker (along with any included spices) and set on low heat for 9 to 11 hours. Once it's done, build a delicious sandwich with Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing and toasted pumpernickel rye bread.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 11h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place sauerkraut in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Place beef brisket on sauerkraut. (If brisket includes packet of spices, sprinkle spices over brisket.)
- Cover and cook on Low heat setting 9 to 11 hours.
- Remove beef from cooker; place on cutting board. Cut beef into slices. To serve, spread 1 tablespoon dressing on each toast slice. Using slotted spoon to remove sauerkraut from cooker, top 8 slices toast with 1/2 cup sauerkraut each. Top sauerkraut with beef slices and cheese slice. Top with remaining toast. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2390 mg
EMERIL'S REUBEN SANDWICHES
Provided by Food Network
Time 45m
Yield 6 large sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the corned beef in a shallow baking dish and drizzle with a little water. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake until heated through, about 20 minutes.
- Lay the bread slices on a clean work surface and spread 1 side of each slice with some of the Russian dressing. Layer 1/2 of the slices with some of the corned beef. Divide the sauerkraut evenly over the meat, then top the sauerkraut with the slices of cheese and cole slaw. Place the remaining bread slices on top, dressing sides down, and set aside.
- Heat 2 heavy large skillets over medium heat. When hot, brush 1 side of each sandwich with some of the butter and place in the hot pans, buttered sides down, and cook until crispy and golden brown, about 4 minutes. Spread the unbuttered, top sides of the sandwiches with the remaining butter and turn the sandwiches to cook on the second side until golden brown, crispy, and the cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board and cut in half on the diagonal, then serve immediately, with remaining cole slaw and a kosher dill pickle, for garnish.
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients except salt and whisk until well-blended. Add salt to taste, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
REUBEN SANDWICHES
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler on high. Mix together the ketchup, mayonnaise, horseradish, shallot and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl.
- Lay out half of the bread and divide the pastrami among the slices. Top with the sauerkraut, followed by the cheese. Arrange the open-faced sandwiches on a large rimmed baking sheet and broil a few inches from the element until the cheese is melted and browned in spots, about 3 minutes. Spread a generous amount of the Russian dressing on the remaining slices of bread and make sandwiches. Serve immediately.
TURKEY REUBEN GRILLED SANDWICHES
Make and share this Turkey Reuben Grilled Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Queenkungfu
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spread dressing on one side of each slice of the bread.
- Layer sandwiches:turkey breast, sauerkraut, caraway seeds and cheese.
- Cover with a second piece of bread.
- Heat a nonstick skillet to med-high; lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Place sandwich in pan.
- Cook 1 minute.
- Spray top side of sandwich, flip and cook an additional minute until crispy and cheese is melted.
- Cool slightly and cut in half.
BBQ BRISKET REUBEN SANDWICHES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the Russian-style dressing: In bowl, mix dressing of sour cream, relish, ketchup, chives, salt, and pepper.
- For the BBQ Brisket Sauce: Combine the ketchup Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, bay leaves, garlic, paprika, ground cloves, and black pepper in a small pot and reduce over low heat, 30 minutes. Cool and store for make-ahead meal with cooked, sliced brisket.
- Warm the sauerkraut in a small pan.
- Heat a sandwich press or a large griddle pan over medium heat.
- Place a slice of Swiss cheese, folded to fit the bread, on 4 slices of bread, lightly buttered on one side and the buttered side facing out. Divide the meat among the sandwiches. Top the meat with some sauerkraut and another slice of cheese. Slather some dressing on the remaining sliced bread, lightly butter the side facing out.
- Press the sammies on a sandwich press until the cheese melts or griddle the sandwiches until deeply golden on each side. Serve the sandwiches with halved deli pickles and salted radishes.
VEGETARIAN REUBEN SANDWICHES
Dinner ready in just 20 minutes - These rye bread sandwiches are made easily in a skillet using veggies and cheese.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Remove onion from skillet.
- Spread 4 bread slices with dressing. Top each slice with one-fourth of the onion, 2 strips bell pepper, 2 tablespoons sauerkraut and 1 cheese slice. Top with remaining bread slices.
- Heat same skillet over medium-low heat. Spray outsides of sandwiches with cooking spray; place sandwiches in skillet. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, turning after 2 minutes, until cheese is melted and bread is toasted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 750 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
REUBEN SALAD SANDWICHES
This version is less expensive to make because you are using canned corned beef rather than fresh deli corned beef but it tastes just like a reuben. The reuben is DH's favorite deli style sandwich and he even asked for a second sandwich then made another a few hours later in the night. I recommend serving these with a side of Michelle S.'s #49062 Mom's German Potato Salad and a sour dill pickle spear. This recipe is courtesy of Southern Living's Easy Weeknight Favorites cookbook.
Provided by TheDancingCook
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Toast 4 of the slices of the rye bread.
- While bread is toasting, combine corned beef, sauerkraut, dressing, pepper and bacon bits, mixing well.
- Spread the mixture on the 4 toasted pieces of rye and top each with a slice of swiss.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- While these are baking, toast the other 4 slices of bread.
- Remove slices from oven and top with remaining toasted slices.
HOMEMADE IRISH CORNED BEEF & RUSSIAN DRESSING TO MAKE REUBEN SANDWICHES
Another dish that I made & served in a restaurant. Takes a while, but is really worth it. You might need to special-order the brisket from your butcher, and you'll have to start brining the meat eight days before you cook and serve it. The *Insta Cure No. 1 is optional, but it's nice to use because it gives the meat its...
Provided by Peggi Anne Tebben
Categories Sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- 1. BRINE/ Pour 6 cups water and beer into large deep roasting pan. Add coarse salt; stir until dissolved. Add sugar; stir until dissolved. If desired, stir in *Insta Cure No. 1. Can get this at meat packing houses or places on line that handle it, such as Sausage Maker. Mix in pickling spices. Pierce brisket all over with tip of small sharp knife. Submerge brisket in liquid, then top with heavy platter to weigh down. Cover and refrigerate 4 days.
- 2. Remove brisket from brine. Stir liquid to blend. Return brisket to brine; top with heavy platter. Cover; refrigerate 4 days.
- 3. Remove brisket from brine. Rinse with cold running water. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead.If you do, wrap corned beef in plastic, cover with foil, and refrigerate until ready to cook.
- 4. COOKING CORNED BEEF : Place corned beef in very large wide pot. Add stout and enough water to cover by 1 inch. Wrap cheesecloth around bay leaves, coriander seeds, allspice, enclosing completely, and tie with kitchen string to secure. Add spice bag to pot with beef; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until beef is tender, about 2-4 hours. You can also do this in the oven.
- 5. Remove from pot. Allow to cool, wrap in plastic & place in fridge overnight.
- 6. Next day, slice.
- 7. RUSSIAN DRESSING: Make it.
- 8. REUBEN SANDWICHES: Warm the corn beef. Put Russian dressing on 2 slices of bread. Put corned beef, sauerkraut,& swiss cheese on 1 slice of the bread. Place other slice of bread on top. Put butter on grill & lay the sandwich on. Place a heavy cast iron skillet on it to weigh it down. Turn over & do other side. Cut on an angle.
REUBEN DELI SANDWICHES
Here's a new twist on the classic Reuben sandwich. The filling is easy to prepare and keeps well in the fridge. Add a salad and dessert, and you have a delicious brunch.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, chili sauce, mustard and horseradish. Stir in sauerkraut, corned beef and Swiss cheese. , Spread 1/3 cup on 15 slices of bread; top with remaining bread. Lightly butter the outsides of bread. Toast sandwiches on a hot griddle for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
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REUBEN SANDWICHES
My husband and I love this recipe. It takes a little time to put it together, but boy is it worth it.
Provided by taillightsinsightbb
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Arrange corned beef on 4 slices of bread.
- Top each with a quarter or the sauerkraut, 2 tablespoons of the dressing and a slice of the cheese.
- Top with remaining bread slices.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 to 3 tablespoons butter.
- Cook sandwiches until bread is lightly browned on one side.
- Turn sandwiches over, and brown on other side, adding more butter if necessary.
- Cook until cheese is melted and meat is heated through.
INDIVIDUAL REUBEN SANDWICHES WITH RED CHILE RUSSIAN DRESSING
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 1h10m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
- For the red chile russian dressing: Whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, capers, chili powder, cornichons and chile de arbol in a bowl and season with salt and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- For the reuben sandwiches: Lay out 20 slices of the bread on a clean work surface, and spread each with a few teaspoons of the Red Chile Russian Dressing. Top each bread slice with 2 slices of the cheese and a dollop of the sauerkraut, followed by a few folded slices of the corned beef. Top each sandwich with another slice of bread.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches of 5, place the sandwiches in the pan and press down with a metal spatula. Cook until both sides are golden brown. Add more butter, if needed, before cooking the next batch. Keep the sandwiches warm in the oven on a large baking sheet.
OVEN-GRILLED REUBEN SANDWICHES
For a great homemade Reuben sandwich, make a quick "sauerkraut" by simmering bagged coleslaw with vinegar and sugar, and replace overly sweet Russian dressing with a simple blend of mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Oven-grilling allows you to cook the sandwiches all at once (and without turning them) rather than cooking them in batches on the stovetop.
Provided by Cucina Casalingo
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to middle position, place baking sheet on rack, and heat oven to 450 degrees.
- Bring vinegar and sugar to boil in large skillet over medium heat. Stir to dissolve sugar; add coleslaw, cover, and cook, tossing occasionally, until coleslaw is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove lid and simmer until liquid has evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine mayonnaise and mustard in small bowl.
- Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture on each bread slice.
- Layer 1 slice cheese, 1/2 cup coleslaw, 1/4 pound corned beef, and 1 slice cheese on top of bread slice.
- Top with second slice of bread and compress sandwich with your hands.
- Repeat to make three more sandwiches.
- Brush tops and bottoms of sandwiches with melted butter.
- Transfer sandwiches to preheated baking sheet. Bake until toasted, about 10 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 837.7, Fat 50.5, SaturatedFat 22, Cholesterol 181.8, Sodium 2118.6, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 15, Protein 43.6
SLOW COOKER REUBEN SANDWICHES
Make and share this Slow Cooker Reuben Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.
Provided by DoubleAs Mom
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 11h15m
Yield 8 sandwiches, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place sauerkraut in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Place beef brisket on sauerkraut. (If brisket includes packet of spices, sprinkle spices over brisket.)
- Cover and cook on Low heat setting 9 to 11 hours.
- Remove beef from cooker; place on cutting board. Cut beef into slices. To serve, spread 1 tablespoon dressing on each toast slice. Using slotted spoon to remove sauerkraut from cooker, top 8 slices toast with 1/2 cup sauerkraut each. Top sauerkraut with beef slices and cheese slice. Top with remaining toast.
- Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.
REUBEN SANDWICHES - MICROWAVE
I don't remember where I found this recipe, but it sure makes it easy to get a fast sandwich on the table.
Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Categories Sandwiches
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. On a medium-size microwave-safe dinner plate, mound corned beef in 2 piles. Top each pile of meat with the sauerkraut. Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power (high) 3 to 4 minutes or till heated.
- 2. Top each pile with a cheese slice. Cook, uncovered, on high 1 to 2 minutes more or till cheese is melted.
- 3. Meanwhile, place toasted bread on individual plates. Spread one side of bread slices with salad dressing or mustard. To serve, use a wide spatula to transfer each mound of meat to the dressing side of 2 bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices, dressing-side down.
SLOW-COOKER REUBEN SANDWICHES
This 5-ingredient recipe makes it easy to create corned beef brisket in a slow cooker for sandwiches. Whether you're celebrating Oktoberfest or meal prepping for a week of delicious Slow-Cooker Reuben Sandwiches, all you need is 15 minutes of prep to make this juicy and flavorful dish. Not sure how to cook corned beef for Reubens? Simply place the sauerkraut and beef brisket in your slow cooker (along with any included spices) and set on low heat for 9 to 11 hours. Once it's done, build a delicious sandwich with Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing and toasted pumpernickel rye bread.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 11h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place sauerkraut in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Place beef brisket on sauerkraut. (If brisket includes packet of spices, sprinkle spices over brisket.)
- Cover and cook on Low heat setting 9 to 11 hours.
- Remove beef from cooker; place on cutting board. Cut beef into slices. To serve, spread 1 tablespoon dressing on each toast slice. Using slotted spoon to remove sauerkraut from cooker, top 8 slices toast with 1/2 cup sauerkraut each. Top sauerkraut with beef slices and cheese slice. Top with remaining toast. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2390 mg
Tips:
- For the best Reuben sandwich, use high-quality ingredients. Look for thinly sliced corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing.
- To save time, you can use pre-made Russian dressing or sauerkraut. However, it's easy to make your own versions of these condiments at home.
- If you don't have a griddle, you can cook the sandwiches in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Be careful not to overcook the sandwiches, or the bread will become dry and tough.
- Serve the Reuben sandwiches immediately with your favorite sides, such as potato chips, coleslaw, or a pickle spear.
Conclusion:
The Reuben sandwich is a classic deli sandwich that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a hearty and flavorful sandwich that is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. With its combination of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing, the Reuben sandwich is sure to satisfy your cravings. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying sandwich, give the Reuben a try. You won't be disappointed!
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