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

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Reuben Sandwich

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

  • 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
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Turkey Reuben Sandwich

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

  • 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
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Sheet-Pan Reuben Sandwiches

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

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

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

Ingredient Breakdown

 
sauerkraut
butter
swiss cheese
salt
corned beef
mayonnaise
onion
ketchup
worcestershire sauce
rye bread
horseradish
dill pickle relish
apple cider vinegar
sour cream
garlic
thousand island dressing
yellow mustard
water
chili sauce
lemon juice
pickle relish
rye sandwich bread
dill pickle gherkin
grapeseed oil
caraway seed
pastrami
light rye bread
sweet paprika
sugar
white cabbage
russian dressing
sweet pickle juice
horseradish cream
sweet relish
coriander seed
mustard seed
white peppercorn
red cabbage
buffalo brisket
fennel seed
red pepper flake
cumin seed
cilantro
dill
honey
vegetable oil
carrot
celery
english cucumber
mesa bbq sauce
red wine vinegar
rice wine vinegar
chicken stock
red pepper
egg
sriracha
turkey
rye
pepper
clove
lots black pepper
radish
smoked sweet paprika
beef brisket
chive
bay leaf
dark brown sugar
deli pickle
marble rye bread
jewish rye bread
caraway seed bread
shallot
paprika
arnold®
deli swiss cheese
cayenne pepper
deli corned beef
dill pickle
dark rye bread
jewish corned beef
emmenthaler swiss cheese
parsley

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • butter 69%
  • swiss cheese 69%

Common Ingredients

  • sauerkraut 62%

Usual Ingredients

  • corned beef 46%

Rarey Ingredients

  • mayonnaise 38%
  • salt 38%