Reuben sandwich

A Reuben sandwich is a hot sandwich composed of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing, grilled between slices of rye bread. The sandwich was invented by Reuben Kulakofsky, a Lithuanian-born Jewish grocer in Omaha, Nebraska.

The earliest known reference to the Reuben sandwich is from 1936, when Kulakofsky was recorded as putting the sandwich on his grocery's menu. The sandwich gained national attention in 1957, when it was featured in the New York Post.

Since then, the sandwich has been widely adopted by delis and restaurants across the United States. It has also been adapted to many different variations, such as the "Reuben dog" (a hot dog wrapped in corned beef and topped with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing) and the "Reuben burger" (a hamburger topped with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing).

Advice

A Reuben sandwich is a classic dish that is easy to make and sure to please. To make the perfect Reuben, begin with two slices of rye bread. Spread Russian or Thousand Island dressing on both slices, followed by a layer of corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese. For an extra flavorful twist, try adding a small layer of mustard before putting the sandwich together. To finish, butter the outside of the bread and cook the sandwich on a griddle or in a skillet over medium heat until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown. Enjoy!

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Recipes

 

Reuben Sandwich

4/5 - 522 votes

• SANDWICHES
• sauerkraut
• corned beef
• butter
• rye sandwich bread
• swiss cheese
• RUSSIAN DRESSING
• onion
• worcestershire sauce
• yellow mustard
• mayonnaise
• dill pickle relish
• ketchup

 

Classic Reuben Sandwich

4.5/5 - 20 votes

• swiss cheese
• butter
• rye bread
• corned beef
• sauerkraut

 

Reuben Sandwich recipe!

4.95/5 - 20 votes

• dill pickle gherkin
• grapeseed oil
• onion
• caraway seed
• salt
• worcestershire sauce
• pastrami
• light rye bread
• swiss cheese
• apple cider vinegar
• onion
• water
• sour cream
• sweet paprika
• sugar
• chili sauce
• horseradish
• mayonnaise
• white cabbage
• butter

 

Hot Reuben Sandwich

5/5 - 9 votes

• russian dressing
• butter
• rye bread
• swiss cheese
• sauerkraut
• corned beef

 

My Favorite Reuben Sandwich Recipe

3.99/5 - 56 votes

• sweet pickle juice
• horseradish cream
• lemon juice
• sweet relish
• mayonnaise
• sauerkraut
• corned beef
• butter
• rye bread
• swiss cheese

 

Bbq Buffalo Brisket Reuben Sandwich with Home-Made Spicy Dill Pickles

5/5 - 4 votes

• salt
• salt
• salt
• coriander seed
• mustard seed
• white peppercorn
• red cabbage
• buffalo brisket
• fennel seed
• red pepper flake
• cumin seed
• water
• cilantro
• dill
• honey
• vegetable oil
• carrot
• onion
• celery
• english cucumber
• mesa bbq sauce
• red wine vinegar
• rice wine vinegar
• garlic
• chicken stock

 

Turkey Reuben Sandwich

4/5 - 7 votes

• red pepper
• egg
• thousand island dressing
• mayonnaise
• ketchup
• pickle relish
• sriracha
• yellow mustard
• garlic
• turkey
• butter
• rye
• swiss cheese
• sauerkraut
• pepper
• salt

 

BBQ Brisket Reuben Sandwiches

5/5 - 2 votes

• clove
• lots black pepper
• radish
• salt
• butter
• ketchup
• smoked sweet paprika
• beef brisket
• apple cider vinegar
• sauerkraut
• sour cream
• worcestershire sauce
• chive
• dill pickle relish
• bay leaf
• garlic
• dark brown sugar
• deli pickle
• marble rye bread
• swiss cheese

 

Classic Reuben Sandwich (Corned Beef on Rye With Sauerkraut and Swiss) Recipe

4.3/5 - 3 votes

• Russian Dressing (see note)
• salt
• dill pickle relish
• lemon juice
• horseradish
• ketchup
• sour cream
• mayonnaise
• Sandwiches
• corned beef
• sauerkraut
• butter
• jewish rye bread
• swiss cheese

 

Gluten-Free Reuben Sandwich Recipe

3.5/5 - 4 votes

• corned beef
• thousand island dressing
• sauerkraut
• butter
• caraway seed bread
• swiss cheese

 

Sheet-Pan Reuben Sandwiches

No Rating - 0 votes

• shallot
• sauerkraut
• apple cider vinegar
• paprika
• arnold®
• deli swiss cheese
• ketchup
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• deli corned beef
• horseradish
• pickle relish
• mayonnaise

 

Reuben Sandwich

No Rating - 0 votes

• butter
• salt
• mayonnaise
• horseradish
• worcestershire sauce
• corned beef
• chili sauce
• parsley
• onion
• sauerkraut
• rye bread
• swiss cheese

 

The Schimmel Reuben Sandwich

No Rating - 0 votes

• dill pickle
• butter
• dark rye bread
• sauerkraut
• thousand island dressing
• jewish corned beef
• emmenthaler swiss cheese

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