This corned beet Reuben sandwich is straight up delicious, The beets are tender and spiced with an easy to make corning brine. The dressing has Calabrian chili to give it a little kick. The beets are booked and brined in advance, They only need to brine over night.
Prep Time29 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Servings: 4
Author: Snap Pea Sheep
Ingredients
Beets in Corning Brine
3 LbsBeets
2TspGround Coriander
2TspMustard Seeds
1/2TspGround Cinnamon
1/4TspGround Allspice
2ClovesGarlicMinced
1/2TspCherrywood Smoked Salt
Reuben Dressing
4TbspGreek Yogurt or Sour cream
1 1/2TbspTomato Paste
1TspHoney
1/2TbspUmeboshi Plum Vinegar
1/4TspCalabrian ChiliI use Trader Joe's Chili Bombe Sauce
1TbspPickle relishOptional
Sandwich
3lbsCorned Beets
1 1/2CupSauerkrautMay be Bavarian style with fennel.
2Granny Smith apples
4SlicesHavarti Dill or Manchego cheeseHave deil slice the cheese
8SlicesEye bread
6 TbspReuben Dressing
Instructions
Beets in Corning brine
Wash and trim the beets, Place in a covered baking dish with an inch of water.
Bake beets for 1 hour at 400℉.
Let the beets cool. Peel and slice very thin like thinly sliced pastrami.
Combine the spices. Spread thinly slices cooked beet slices on a large shallow pan, A baking sheet will do.
Sprinkle the seasoning over the beets. After absorbing the seasoning, the beets can be stacked in a jar and refrigerated,
The beets should marinate at least 30 minutes but overnight is better.
Reuben Dressing
Whip tomato paste and yogurt together. Add honey and blend in. Add Calabrian chili and vinegar. If using, add in pickle.
Sandwich
Rinse sauerkraut with water and squeeze dry.
Toast 8 slices of rye bread,
Peel apples. Thinly slice the whole apple then remove the core of each slice with a spoon.
Melt slices of cheese on 4 of the slices.
Assemble sandwiches. Place apple slices on melted cheese,
Place beet slices on paper to absorb any excess liquid. (Beet juices will dye your sandwich ingredients). Layer on to sandwich.
Spread sauerkraut on the beets,
Spread the dressing on the top slice of toasted bread, Top off your sandwich and secure with toothpicks.