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REUBEN SANDWICH with Montreal Smoked Meat

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Reuben Sandwich

Cultural Context

The Reuben Sandwich is a classic American deli staple, believed to have originated in the early 20th century, possibly in New York or Nebraska. It combines corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing between slices of rye bread, symbolizing the melding of immigrant culinary traditions. Today, the Reuben is celebrated across the U.S. and has inspired numerous variations, including the use of pastrami or turkey, appealing to diverse palates.

AmericanUSmain
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
1 lb Montreal smoked meat
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 slices mozzarella
1 cup sauerkraut
4 slices rye bread
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon horseradish
2 tablespoons ketchup
for garnish pickles

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

corned beef

🥗Healthier: turkey pastrami

💰Cheaper: roast beef

Turkey pastrami reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Low-fat cheese cuts calories while providing creaminess.

Russian dressing

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: mayonnaise + ketchup

Hummus offers a healthier spread option.

rye bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber and nutrients.

1

Fry sauerkraut in oil until golden brown

2

Prepare the sauce by mixing ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and horseradish together

3

Butter one side of each slice of bread

4

Place the butter side down on a surface

5

Layer Montreal smoked meat on the bread

6

Spread the fried sauerkraut over the meat

7

Spread the prepared sauce over the sauerkraut

8

Top with mozzarella and Swiss cheese

9

Top with the second slice of bread, butter-side up

10

Place the sandwich in the oven at 380°F for 15 minutes

11

Remove the sandwich from the oven and check for crispiness

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

ReubenCorned Beef Sandwich

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