corned beef

Reuben

INGREDIENTS

-- 8 slices seedless rye  – 8 slices swiss cheese – 2 cups sauerkraut rinsed and drained – 1 cup Russian dressing -- homemade corned beef

PREPARE BRISKET

Place onion wedges in bottom of dutch oven. Rinse and dry brisket. Arrange corned beef brisket on top of onions. Sprinkle brisket with spices.

ADD BEER

Pour dark beer and beef stock over corned beef.

BAKE

Place in 350 degree oven. Bake for 1 hour. Reduce  heat to 300 degrees. Cook for 3 hours more.

MAKE REUBENS

– To make 4 sandwiches, arrange 8 slices of bread on a cutting board. – Pile ½ pound of corned beef on 4 slices of the bread and top with swiss cheese.

ADD SAUERKRAUT

Add sauerkraut mixed with Russian dressing to other side of bread and close sandwich.

GRILL SANDWICH

– Grill one sandwich at a time in a skillet over medium low heat. – Flip the sandwich using a large spatula after about 3 minutes.

ENJOY!

Serve with spicy mustard and more dark beer! Enjoy this delicious reuben sandwich that's as good as the ones at a deli!