Sandwiches Of Mr. Arnold Reuben

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2: Sprinkle the corned beef with a little water, wrap it tightly in aluminum foil and steam it in the oven (highly recommend making corned beef via this recipe here on Zazz: https://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/mouthwatering-baked-corned-beef-41841.

Step 3: Meanwhile, in a saucepan or skillet, melt 1-2 tablespoons butter over medium heat until foaming. Add sauerkraut and cook, stirring occasionally, until any excess liquid has cooked off and sauerkraut is heated through and glossy, about 5-10 minutes. Set aside and keep it warm if you can. (no big deal if you can't).

Step 4: Meanwhile, place the whole loaf of rye bread (unwrapped) into the oven. Bake the bread until the crust is very crunchy, about 15 minutes. Set the bread on the counter and let it cool for about 5 minutes.

Step 5: When the rye bread is cool enough to handle place it on a cutting board. Hold the bread knife at a 45-degree angle and cut 12 slices. (Can also use a good quality pre-sliced rye bread where you don't have to pre-warm it in the oven).

Step 6: Take the corned beef out of the oven and unwrap it. Spread each slice of bread with Russian dressing. Layer half of the slices with corned beef, sauerkraut and slices of Swiss cheese or other cheeses of choice, then top the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread (dressing-side down).

Step 7: Heat 2 large heavy skillets over medium heat. Brush the bread with butter. Put the sandwiches in the pans and weight them with a lid or heat proof bowl topped with something heavy. Cook until the first sides are crisp and golden about 7 minutes then flip the sandwiches. Cook until the second sides are also well toasted and the cheese is melted. Lift the sandwiches onto a cutting board. Cut each in half diagonally and serve.

NOTE: You can use deli corned beef, but if you want an outstanding Reuben, making your own turns a good sandwich to a phenomenal sandwich. Buy high quality corned beef for this recipe. Avoid corned beef that is very lean and as stated above highly recommended using this recipe for oven baked corned beef: https://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/mouthwatering-baked-corned-beef-41841

Russian Dressing:

Step 8: Combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce, sour cream, parsley, onion, pickle, lemon juice, horseradish and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl and mix well. Yield: 2 cups