Reuben Sandwich Making Tutorial : Everyone enjoys a classic Reuben sandwich! Made up of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing – its rich flavors tantalize your senses in no time! But where to start making one yourself? Making Reuben sandwiches can be simple! Our step-by-step guide will take you from collecting all necessary ingredients through to assembly of the sandwich and taking your first bite – you will soon become an expert Reuben creator in no time! So come join us as we unlock all our secrets of creating such classic delights!
Step-By-Step Guide To Make A Classic Reuben Sandwich
1. Gathering The Ingredients
In order to craft a classic Reuben sandwich, several key ingredients will need to be collected together. Corned beef and sauerkraut are key elements that form the cornerstones of this classic sandwich; however there may also be additional components. In order to do this successfully you may require:
Corned Beef: There are various methods for making corned beef, but one of the simplest approaches is using a slow cooker. When making the classic Reuben sandwich, slice against the grain so as to maintain maximum tenderness.
Reuben-Style Dressings: Russian dressing is essential in creating the ultimate Reuben sandwich experience, so when selecting one be mindful that premade versions may contain ingredients not found in classic variations of this sauce.
Swiss cheese: When it comes to Reuben sandwiches, Swiss is unrivalled as the ideal cheese choice.
Sauerkraut: When it comes to Reuben sandwiches, sauerkraut is the star ingredient. Although you’ll likely encounter different varieties such as plain, spicy and even cranberry sauerkraut when shopping for Reuben ingredients, classic versions should always be used when crafting one of your own.
2. Cooking The Corned Beef
Corned beef is the centerpiece of any Reuben sandwich, so it must not be overdone! Corned Beef cooking can be tricky but there are ways you can ensure it comes out just right – one being using a meat thermometer which should read between 140degF and 155degF; slow cookers offer one way of accomplishing this goal more quickly while stovetop methods require much more attention and need for monitoring during its progress.
3. Toasting The Bread
A key factor of creating an excellent Reuben sandwich is toasting its bread. There are multiple ways this can be accomplished, but two popular methods include using either a toaster or panini press. Panini presses are effective but often result in too much bread being produced, which may make the sandwich too heavy and bulky. A toaster provides more even toasting as multiple slices can be placed into it at one time and allowed to warm evenly before placing back into the toaster for further toasting.
4. Assembling The Sandwich
After cooking and toasting the corned beef and bread, it’s time to create your Reuben sandwich! There are various methods, but one common approach involves layering some Swiss cheese between two slices of rye bread before placing one slice of toasted bread over it all before layering a few slices of corned beef and an abundance of sauerkraut on top. Finally, finish off your masterpiece by topping with another toasted piece.
5. Melting The Cheese
A key component to creating an amazing Reuben sandwich at home is adding a delicious melty cheese layer. There are two ways you can do this – either melting it directly over your assembled sandwich, or pre-adding slices of cheese onto each slice of bread before filling up with ingredients – though the latter method is often seen in restaurants but is less desirable than melting directly atop each assembled sandwich. To melt it on your sandwich set it in a pan with cheese on top before covering with lid until cheese has fully melted!
6. Adding The Final Touches
There are various ways to complete your homemade Reuben sandwich, but one of the more popular methods is drizzling a bit of Russian dressing on it or adding sauerkraut juice as toppings. Finally, for extra crunch you could even top your sandwich off with crispy slices of freshly fried or baked bacon for the final touch!
7. Serving The Reuben Sandwich
Reuben sandwiches can be enjoyed both hot and cold. To best store homemade Reuben sandwiches in the fridge, wrap it in foil before placing it there or use paper towel and store it with lunchbox – but keep in mind this method may result in soggy bread! When the sandwich has chilled sufficiently, either enjoy as is or warm it up in either the toaster oven or regular oven at a slow heat setting to ensure maximum bread enjoyment!
Enjoy Your Homemade Reuben Sandwich!
Once your homemade Reuben sandwich is ready to enjoy, all that remains is to sit back and relish it. Before diving in, cut it in half as its full form can be unwieldy and use your knife and fork (or hands!) as preferred – for optimal enjoyment, pair your homemade Reuben sandwich with cold beer!
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