A self-imposed healthy eating plan over the last few months has put many foods out of our reach.
Due to spending too much time watching Diners, Drive Ins and Dives we keep craving big dirty sandwiches like the ‘Reuben‘.
Today we could stand it no longer so I tweeted the loaf and asked if they had baked any rye bread this morning. There were 3 options available but this dark rye loaf was so beautiful I had to choose it.
A Reuben consists of:
- Rye or Pumpernickel Bread
- Sauerkraut
- Russian Dressing (mine is mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish and paprika)
- Hot Pastrami
- Melting Swiss Cheese
- Optional Pickles
We sauced up both slices of bread, piled it all in, cheese on last, and put it under a very hot grill, topless.
It may not be worthy of a New York deli but it was a pretty damned good mid-week lunch.
One day we plan to cross the pond and try an authentic one.
Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide
January 11, 2012
We have a friend that just loves that show, so we end up watching it quite a bit. The Reuben is one of my favorites. Looks great.
Michelle
January 11, 2012
Reubens are such vehicle for me to eat rye bread. I love it so.
DrV
January 11, 2012
Impressive ! Such a “simple” subject and terrific pictures. Bravo !
thingswemake.co.uk
January 15, 2012
Thank you so much! Sometimes the simplest things are the best.
thingswemake.co.uk
January 15, 2012
I’d normally find rye too dark and heavy for me but in this sandwich it’s just the right thing.
Sally
January 12, 2012
Entertained by the tweet to the baker! Single response to this sandwich – cor!
Andrew
January 12, 2012
this baker tweets largely because of Claire! Great sandwich and great photos!
thingswemake.co.uk
January 15, 2012
Thanks Andrew, let me know if you make one for yourself with your lovely rye bread.
thingswemake.co.uk
January 15, 2012
Everyone loves a sandwich and our healthy eating has made this type of thing forbidden fruit. Also – Twitter has changed the game in so many areas hasn’t it? Made the world much smaller.
Wendy
January 12, 2012
I used to eat Ruebens at a Jewish deli called Izzy’s in Cincinnati, Ohio. This American expat loves it here in the UK, but boy do miss The Rueben! Thanks for showing me how to make my own.
thingswemake.co.uk
January 15, 2012
I would love to have sandwich in a real jewish deli. Do let me know if you make one yourself.
victoria patterson
January 13, 2012
yummo! Wish I could eat “real” bread : (
thingswemake.co.uk
January 15, 2012
Ah…next time you come over we will find you some good gf bread and I will make you a sarnie xx
PS ‘yummo’ sounds SO Australian!
egg me on
January 15, 2012
That’s definitely one beautiful loaf of rye — great looking sandwich, too.
thingswemake.co.uk
January 15, 2012
Thanks…beautiful bread is a great inspiration for delicious sandwiches.
Danny Contreras
January 22, 2012
Tan simple y sabroooso…yum yum yum!
Aga @ a matter of taste
January 22, 2012
looks yummy, and I love the photos!
IamSimplyTia
January 23, 2012
Oh yes! I wish I had one of these right now. Scrumptious looking sandwich!
haiauchamchi
October 12, 2012
wwow. this beautiful ^^
thanks!
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