Classic Reuben Sandwich with Pastrami and Russian Dressing

Name: Classic Reuben Sandwich with Pastrami and Russian Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 kg homemade pastrami; 10 slice light rye bread; 10 slice Swiss cheese; 3 tbsp butter, divided; 350 g white cabbage; 1/2 small onion; 1 tbsp grapeseed oil; 1 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/3 cup water; 1 tsp salt; 2 tsp sugar; 1 tsp caraway seeds; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 tbsp dill pickle; 2.5 tbsp sriracha or chili sauce; 3 tsp horseradish; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 tsp sweet paprika

This hearty Reuben sandwich layers warm pastrami, tangy quick sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese, and creamy Russian dressing on toasted rye bread. It is bold, savory, and perfect for a deli-style lunch at home.

Servings5 Portions

Prep Time20 Mins

Cook Time15 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

homemade pastrami
1 kg
light rye bread
10 slice
Swiss cheese
10 slice
butter, divided
3 tbsp
white cabbage
350 g
onion
0.5 small
grapeseed oil
1 tbsp
cider vinegar
0.3 cup
water
0.3 cup
salt
1 tsp
sugar
2 tsp
caraway seeds
1 tsp
mayonnaise
0.8 cup
sour cream
0.3 cup
dill pickle
1 tbsp
sriracha or chili sauce
2.5 tbsp
horseradish
3 tsp
Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp
sweet paprika
0.3 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Make the Russian dressing: In a bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, finely chopped dill pickle, sriracha or chili sauce, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and sweet paprika until smooth.

Cover the dressing and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes so the flavors can develop.

Make the quick sauerkraut: In a small bowl, stir the cider vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.

Heat the grapeseed oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring often, until softened but not browned.

Add the shredded cabbage, vinegar mixture, water, and caraway seeds. Toss well to coat the cabbage evenly.