Recipe: Reuben Sandwiches

Reuben sandwiches are one of those classic American dishes that I'd not encountered until I moved to the US. The combination of flavours doesn't sound like it should be good but it is! This is now one of my go to comfort meals.

Reuben Sandwiches

2 slices rye bread

1 tbspn Dijon Mustard OR 1 tbspn Russian Dressing

2 slices Pastrami or Corned Beef

1 slice Swiss cheese

1/2 cup sauerkraut 

1 tbspn butter

Method

• In this picture I've used sourdough but traditionally a marbled rye bread is used. Any good quality bread will do but you want something dense enough to hold up to the pickled strong ingredients
• In a pan heat the sauerkraut and the pastrami until warm
• Russian Dressing is a combination of mayonnaise, ketchup and other ingredients either this or Dijon Mustard can be used. Supposedly the choice of the two is an East/West coast variation 
• Spread your condiment on the bread slices - I opt for Mustard
• Cut the warm pastrami to size and place on the bread, then layer the cheese and the sauerkraut
• Close the sandwich and then butter the outside of the bread
• Grill the sandwich either in a skillet or using a panini press 
• Serve with sweet American soda like Root Beer, Dr Pepper or Coca Cola