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Corned Beef and Sauerkraut Rye Sandwich with Russian Dressing

A traditional Reuben sandwich featuring corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing on rye bread.

180 minutes4 servings
Corned Beef and Sauerkraut Rye Sandwich with Russian Dressing
Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans · CC BY 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Rinse and soak corned beef for 2 hours to remove excess salt.
  2. In a pot, combine corned beef with caraway seeds, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cover with water and simmer for 2.5 hours until tender.
  3. Drain and slice corned beef thinly.
  4. In a small bowl, mix sauerkraut with a bit of the cooking liquid.
  5. Assemble sandwiches with rye bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing.
  6. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook sandwiches until golden brown on both sides.
  7. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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