Zingerman's Reuben Sandwich

Recipe courtesy Zingerman's Deli

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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 sandwiches

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 5 min
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 55 min

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Ingredients

1 loaf unseeded and unsliced Jewish Rye bread
2 pounds corned beef, sliced (see Cook's Note)
12 ounces Russian dressing, recipe follows
12 ounces sauerkraut
12 slices Swiss cheese
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Sprinkle the corned beef with a little water, wrap it tightly in aluminum foil and steam it in the oven.

Meanwhile, put the whole loaf of rye bread (unwrapped) into the oven. Bake the bread until the crust is very crunchy, about 15 minutes. Set the bread on the counter and let it cool for about 5 minutes.

When the rye bread is cool enough to handle place it on a cutting board. Hold the bread knife at a 45-degree angle and cut 12 slices.

Take the corned beef out of the oven and unwrap it. Spread each slice of bread with Russian dressing. Layer half of the slices with corned beef, sauerkraut and slices of Swiss cheese, then top the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread (dressing-side down).

Heat 2 large heavy skillets over medium heat. Brush the bread with butter. Put the sandwiches in the pans and weight them with a lid or heat proof bowl topped with something heavy. Cook until the first sides are crisp and golden about 7 minutes then flip the sandwiches. Cook until the second sides are also well toasted and the cheese is melted. Lift the sandwiches onto a cutting board. Cut each in half diagonally and serve.

Cook's Note: Buy high quality corned beef for this recipe. Avoid corned beef that is very lean.

Russian Dressing:

3/4 cups mayonnaise

1/4 cup plus 2 to 3 tablespoons chili sauce

2 tablespoons sour cream

2 teaspoons chopped curly parsley leaves

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced Spanish onion

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced dill pickle

1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon grated horseradish

1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce, sour cream, parsley, onion, pickle, lemon juice, horseradish and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl and mix well.

Yield: 2 cups

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recipe Zingerman's Reuben Sandwich
David Seth, WV 10-09-2009
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What a sandwich!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I admit...I used pre-sliced rye bread. But, the sandwich was great. I made homemade corned beef using Alton Brown's recipe.... You'll never use store bought again once you make your own. The dressing was great as well. I used a George Foreman grill to brown the sandwiches to perfection. You won't be disappointed.Read more
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Stacey Jackson, MS 03-07-2008
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Doin' this Reuben
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Best Reuben I've ever had. I was impressed with the Russian dressing and it was so easy. Made this for friends and they... went nuts!Read more
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Nancy Ann Arbor, MI 02-13-2008
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Beyond Outstanding
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I live in Ann Arbor and this dressing is the real deal. I actually compared this dressing and Zingerman's side by side one... day when I was a bit bored. Spot on.Read more
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casey salem, OR 06-21-2007
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" Russian Dressing" makes it.......
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is such a good Sandwich recipe. The Reuben is such a great sandwich to begin with and the little effort that it takes... to whip the Russian dressing together,"I believe" makes this sandwich. You will never be satisfied with store bought again.Just make certain that you drain the (good)sauerkraut very, very well, or you will be swimming in the juice. Good quality bread, corned beef make this a winner. Weight it done in the pan,grill that bread nice and dark, add a few chips. Don't turn that burner down cuz you are going to want another one in about 4.5 minutes.Read more
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Bridgitte Oakland, CA 06-18-2007
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Best ruben ever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Having grown up on this sandwich I can tell you, this is the only way to make a ruben.
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Charla Catoosa, OK 06-10-2007
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Delicious!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I can't stand the thought of corned beef and sauerkraut but my husband begged for homemade Reubens and they were a hit! He... said it was the best thing I have ever made. I did buy the sliced jewish rye but it worked great. The russian dressing was awesome too but I am sure to go the quicker way thousand island dressing would be great too!Read more