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What Is a Reuben Sandwich?
“What is a Reuben sandwich?” you might ask. Corned beef, dark rye bread, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, with Russian dressing - grilled. According to Wikipedia, our national love affair with Reuben sandwiches has been going on since the 1920s, though the origin is disputed.
1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup 1-1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Sandwich ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter, softened 8 slices rye bread 8 slices Swiss cheese 3/4 pound corned beef brisket, thinly sliced 1/2 pound sauerkraut 1/4 cup Russian dressing
Note: This makes one-half cup of dressing. So, reserve half. Cap the jar and refrigerate for a later use. Cut the sandwiches in half before serving. Serve immediately with coleslaw. or whatever side dish you wish.
