Keto Reuben Skillet Recipe | 15 Minutes — A Full Living (2024)

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How do you make a Reuben sandwich not soggy? ›

Why is my Reuben sandwich soggy? The culprit is most likely the sauerkraut. Be sure to drain off as much liquid as possible from the sauerkraut before piling it onto your Reuben sandwich to prevent any sogginess. It's also best to serve Reubens soon after griddling to keep the toasted bread nice and crisp.

A Reuben sandwich is typically made with corned beef. It would taste great with pastrami too, it just wouldn't be a classic Reuben! Bottom line: You can't go wrong with either of these flavor-packed deli meats.

The spread adds flavor and moisture, mayonnaise and butter add richness. The spread also creates a moisture barrier, so the bread doesn't get soggy. The main types of spreads are mayonnaise, salad dressing, butter, and variety spreads such as hummus, pesto and cream cheese.

Pastrami is made from beef brisket that has been cured, coated in spices, cold smoked and then steamed. Pastrami's thick coat of spices typically includes crushed black pepper, coriander, mustard seeds, garlic and other spices that might be included in a pickling spice mixture.

Though pastrami and corned beef have the same nutritional elements, like protein and fat content, they have different quantities of salt. The sodium content in corned beef is higher compared to pastrami. Because of this, many people consider pastrami healthier and more flavorful than corned beef.

The ingredient that differentiates Russian dressing from Thousand Island is—drumroll, please—horseradish. When you have Russian dressing accenting a hearty sandwich like a Reuben, the horseradish can be hard to detect, especially when you've got the sharp, funky flavors of sauerkraut to contend with.

Toast one side of your bread to keep your sandwich crunchy

This hack works for all sorts of sandwiches, from classics like ham and cheese to more unique fare. Toasting one side of your bread can also help maintain the texture of your sandwiches on-the-go, and you can further the results with a little extra prep work.

The Best Method for Making Reuben Sandwiches at Home

We have a grilled-cheese philosophy here at Serious Eats, which is that both sides of each slice of bread should be toasted to maximize the crunch against the soft melted cheese.

Condiments are important.

A dry sandwich is a bad sandwich. It's super disappointing to bite into a breakfast sandwich that falls apart as you eat. Spread on a layer of aioli, pesto, smashed avocado, hot sauce, or pesto, or get a little fancy and try some spicy maple butter.

When one microwaves bread, it becomes warm and soft - no soggy. Soggy means wet, and there is no way microwaving will introducing water. Just microwave for 20 sec max at full power to refresh and warm bread. Doing it longer will drive out moisture and make the bread dry and leathery.