Best Pastrami Rueben Aka The Rachel Recipes

REUBEN OR RACHEL SANDWICH

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Place the sliced rye bread on the countertop; spread about 1 tablespoon of Russian dressing over each slice.
• Top one of the slices of bread with the corned beef , and Swiss cheese.
• Drain the sauerkraut in a colander; squeeze out any excess moisture. Pile the sauerkraut on the cheese layer and then top with the other slice of bread (Russian dressing side down).
• Spread the softened butter over the top and bottom of the sandwich.
• Place a heavy skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Add the sandwich and cook until the bottom is golden brown. Carefully turn it over and cook until the other side has browned and the cheese has melted.
• Gather the ingredients.
• Spread each slice of rye bread with the Russian dressing.
• Put the coleslaw in a colander to drain off excess liquids.
• Top a slice of bread with the turkey or pastrami and Swiss cheese.
• Spread the coleslaw over the cheese layer and then top with the remaining slice of bread.
• Spread the softened butter over the top and bottom of the sandwich.
• Place a heavy skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place the sandwich on the hot pan and cook until the bottom has browned. Carefully turn it over and cook until the other side has browned and the cheese has melted.

REUBEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread each slice of bread with thousand island dressing. Top 4 of the bread slices with sauerkraut, cheese and pastrami. Place remaining bread slices on sandwich. Spread margarine on the outsides of each sandwich.
• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Grill until browned, then turn and grill until heated through, and cheese is melted.

MOTHER'S SON RUEBEN

Steps:

• Preheat a grill.
• Butter 2 slices of rye bread. Place the bread, buttered side down, on the grill and cook until bread is toasted. Place corned beef on the grill and top with sauerkraut and swiss cheese. Steam all together on the grill. Then when your bread is good and grilled, assemble together. Serve it with Russian Dressing and deli mustard.

PASTRAMI REUBEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet.
• Add in onion; saute over medium heat until tender (about 7-8 minutes).
• Add in sauerkraut and caraway seeds; cover and cook over medium heat (stirring occasionally until sauerkraut is tender and lightly browned, about 20 minutes).
• Meanwhile in a bowl combine ketchup, mayo and relish (start with 2 tablespoons relish and add in more until you achieve the flavor you like).
• Split the bread rolls (careful not to cut all the way through).
• Place pastrami down the center, dividing evenly between buns.
• Top with sauerkraut/onion mixture, then the sauce, then top with cheese.
• Wrap in foil (leave top open).
• broil about 8 inches from heat.
• Heat through and until cheese has melted (about 3 minutes).
• Serve.