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Reuben Sandwich

Name: Reuben Sandwich
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: USA
Ingredients: 200g Corned Beef (sliced); 4 Rye bread; 100g Sauerkraut; 4 Swiss Cheese; 4 tbsp Russian Dressing (or Thousand Island); 2 tbsp Butter

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⏱ 25 min

👥 Serves 2

Difficulty ⭐⭐

Corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese grilled on rye — a classic American deli sandwich.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

The Reuben sandwich is said to have been born in early 20th-century America, with origins credited to delis in New York or Omaha. Corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, melting Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing are layered on rye bread and grilled golden in butter — the classic style. A hearty sandwich essential on any deli menu.

🌆 Where it's eaten: At the counter of a long-established New York deli, a grilled Reuben arrives with pickles for lunch.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 2)

Corned Beef (sliced) 200g
Rye bread 4
Sauerkraut 100g
Swiss Cheese 4
Russian Dressing (or Thousand Island) 4 tbsp
Butter 2 tbsp

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Spread Russian dressing on one side of the rye bread.
Layer the corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese on the bread.
Top with the other slice.
Heat butter in a frying pan and cook both sides until golden and the cheese melts.
Cut in half.

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