Rumored to have been first invented around 1914ish (or perhaps closer to the thirties… ), The Reuben has stood the test of time and has made it’s way up the sandwich charts in my mind, to number one.
It is so hearty and filling, and the taste is borderline illegal (put the sandwich down ma’am… )
Traditionally, The Reuben consists of hot corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing, sandwiched between lightly toasted rye bread.
This is how I make mine…
and do not be alarmed…I am drawn to pretty things… dainty… soft….pink…. Thats my style…
However this sandwich possesses none of the above…
Tip Number 1:
Make the corned beef from scratch and slice it yourself. DELICIOUS already. Heat it up in its own broth on low heat. This keeps your meat warm without being dry. NOTHING is worse on a Reuben than dry meat… If you Bought your meat sliced, beef broth will do the trick…
Tip Number 2:
With butter on one side only, toast the the bread in a heavy skillet. This makes a light barrier and keeps the sandwich from turning into a soggy mess.
Tip Number 3:
Heat Sauerkraut in a Skillet
Tip Number 4:
Make your own Russian Dressing
(Mayo, Garlic, Onion, Cocktail Sauce… Recipe post coming soon)
Give a generous helping of dressing to both breads,
A magnanimous portion of your meat,
A georgous slice of Swiss,
A heaping mass of saukraut
And your ready to feed an army…
Or just your favorite Hungry Man…
Or if your like me… Your own self
Enjoy!
Fin ❤
Fruit of the Hands 
Looks delicious! One of my favorites.