SAUCE ESSENTIALS: ANDY'S REUBEN RUSSIAN DRESSING

Sauce Essentials: Andy's Reuben Russian Dressing image

As I write this, St. Patrick's Day is 71 days away (3/17); however, that does not stop my clients from putting in their orders for corned beef. Corned beef and cabbage is an awesome recipe, but one of my favorite ways to use this yummy beef is on a corned beef sandwich, and one of the things that takes this sandwich over the...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
1/2 c mayonnaise, plain variety, i prefer duke's
1/4 c ketchup
2 Tbsp horseradish, not horseradish cream
1 Tbsp sugar, granulated variety
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
salt, kosher variety, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Steps:

1. PREP/PREPARE
2. Homemade Mayonnaise To be sure, there are some good store-bought mayo's on the market (my all-time favorite is Duke's) If you live in the South, you have probably seen it on the shelves of your local grocer; however, as you travel North, it becomes as scarce as hen's teeth. If you would like to take a stab at making your own (it really is not all that difficult), check out this recipe: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/spread/mayonnaise-essentials-faux-duke-s-version.html?r=1 Homemade Ketchup Okay, this may seem like a lot of time to spend on making ketchup; however, the time spent is well worth the flavor you get on the other side. Plus, since you're making it from scratch, you can vary the ingredients to suit the occasion. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/versatile-homemade-ketchup.html?r=3 Homemade Worcestershire This recipe is another in my series of homemade sauces and condiments. The biggest missing element is this sauce is the elimination of anchovies. That one thing makes this sauce vegan... Vegan and very tasty. It is easy/peasy to make... So yummy. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/diy-essentials-homemade-worcestershire-sauce.html?r=1
3. Storage of homemade condiments and spices Because homemade spices and condiments do not contain any preservatives, it is important to store them properly. Non-reactive (glass) containers with tight-fitting lids are a must. If I am making a dry spice, I love to use old spice bottles that I have run through the dishwasher. If I am doing homemade sauces, I love using Weck jars. They are all glass, come in all sizes and shapes, and have excellent leakproof lids. If you shop online, you can go to Amazon, and type in "Weck Jars" and you will find a ton of them. Dry spices should be kept in a cool space, away from sunlight (spice cabinet), and sauces, in most cases, should be stored in the fridge. This recipe, if properly stored should last 12 - 14 days.
4. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
5. This is simple, just whisk all the ingredients together.
6. Properly store in the refrigerator until needed.
7. PLATE/PRESENT
8. This is the perfect Russian dressing for a Ruben (or another sandwich). Enjoy.
9. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.