Add thin slices of pastrami to a skillet over medium-high heat with a little splash of water (1 tablespoon). Allow it to steam until it is warmed through.
Toast the Bread and Melt the Cheese
Place each slice of bread directly on the grill grate and top each slice of bread with a piece of Swiss cheese. Toast the bread until golden brown, and the cheese begins to melt.
Alternatively, you can use a grill pan or skillet to toast the bread and melt the cheese. You could even bake it on a sheet pan in the oven.
Build the Reuben
Remove the toasted bread from the grill. Divide the steamed pastrami between two slices of toasted bread. Top with sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing and top with remaining slice of bread.
Enjoy with potato salad, coleslaw, or potato chips.
Notes
Drain the Sauerkraut, so your sandwich doesn't become soggy.A panini press is an excellent tool for making toasted sandwiches because they can toast both sides of the bread at once, but you don't have to have one to make this sandwich. Add butter to the bread to help it brown and crisp. We figure it's best to leave it out since there's already a bunch of fat inside this sandwich. Brush one side of each slice of bread with softened room temperature butter before toasting.Don't care for sauerkraut? No worries! Add coleslaw to your sandwich instead, a "Rachel" sandwich.
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