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Kardea's Reuben Sandwich Recipe

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Kardea's Reuben Sandwich Recipe
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Makes: 6 servings
  • Nutritional Information per Serving (1 of 6): Calories 1185, Total Fat 91g, Saturated Fat 32g, Carbohydrates 44g, Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars 12g, Protein 48g, Cholesterol 195mg, Sodium 3367mg
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Active Time: 45 minutes

This sandwich resembles a traditional Reuben you'd enjoy at a restaurant with its own twist. It includes a custom Thousand Islandstyle dressing, rye bread, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut. What sets it apart is the addition of sauted onions mixed with the sauerkraut, which add sweetness and a crisp texture you'll appreciate.

Sea Island Dressing:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon Miss Brown's House Seasoning (recipe below)
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Reuben Sandwich:

  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced (about 2 cups)
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 2 1/4 cups drained sauerkraut
  • 12 slices rye sandwich bread
  • 12 slices Swiss cheese
  • 2 1/4 pounds thinly sliced corned beef

Miss Brown's House Seasoning:

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Sea Island dressing by mixing mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, sriracha, House Seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. For the sandwiches, heat 1 tablespoon of butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and a pinch of salt and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sauerkraut and continue cooking until the mixture begins to brown, about 5 more minutes. Transfer the sauted sauerkraut and onions to a bowl and set aside. Clean the skillet if needed before grilling the sandwiches.
  3. Spread the Sea Island dressing on six slices of rye bread. On each dressed slice, layer one slice of Swiss cheese, a portion of corned beef, the sauted sauerkraut and onions, then another slice of Swiss. Top with the remaining bread slices.
  4. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in the skillet. Grill three sandwiches at a time, cooking each side until golden brown and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining butter and sandwiches.

Miss Brown's House Seasoning Preparation:

Mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container for future use.

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