The Reuben Sandwich

A delicious variation of a classic Reuben sandwich… this famous New York sandwich is the ultimate tasty treat.

Makes 2 hearty sandwiches.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped cornichons plus extra halved cornichons to serve
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 4 slices sourdough or rye bread
• 70g sliced gruyere or Jarlsberg cheese
• 125g organic corned beef
• 100g sauerkraut, rinsed and squeezed dry
• 15g unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• French fries (to serve)

Method:

1. Mix mayonnaise, sauce, cornichons and lemon juice together, then spread on each bread slice. Top 2 slices with half the cheese, then corned beef, sauerkraut and remaining cheese – extra pickles if you wish. Top with bread sauce-side down.
2. Heat butter and oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side until bread is golden and cheese melts. Alternatively, toast in a lightly oiled sandwich press according to manufacturer’s directions. Serve with fries and a cold beer.

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