Irish Spicy Reuben Sandwich Recipe (2024)

Our Irish Spicy Reuben Sandwich Recipe is a delight with our special spicy sauce. Our reuben recipe is a filling lunch or dinner–a well loved sandwich by so many around the world! Are Reubens Irish? The answer to that and more is below! Our Irish sandwich is exactly the reuben sandwich you’ve been wanting to bring a bit ‘o Irish recipes to your dinner table!

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Why we love Irish Spicy Reuben Sandwich Recipe

Irish Spicy Reuben Sandwich is made with the beef from Friday’s Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage and caramelized onions, sauerkraut, thinly sliced dill pickles, marbled rye bread, dubliner butter, and oh baby. . . the sauce!

That sauce is going to wow your tastes buds!

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Irish Spicy Reuben Sandwich Recipe

If your inner baker has been itching to bake some bread then you must try our light and chewy Homemade Rye Bread to build your sandwiches on. Ohhhh and if you’d like to make your own Homemade Sauerkraut then give this recipe a try!

Naturally, homemade does taste better than store bought. However, store bought works great too so enjoy our Irish Spicy Reuben Sandwich is fabulous either way! 🙂

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The big question is are Reubens Irish?

It’s a bit of a mystery actually, but the one thing that seems to be agreed upon is that is US born. Some claim it came from Oklahoma while others say it was a New York City invention!

The one thing that is plainly clear is the Reuben sandwich actually brings together Irish corned beef, Jewish rye, German sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing. The other pretty obvious fact about the Reuben is it’s enjoyed all around the world and a longtime favorite of many.

I’m a big fan of them myself!!

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Irish Blessing

I’m a descendant of Irish heritage and grew up with bits of Irish luck mementos. As my Irish Grandpa Ed Connolly used to like to say, “May the wind always be at your back” which is an excerpt from an Old Irish Blessing.

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.

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Our Irish Spicy Reuben Sandwich Recipe is completely AHhhmazing and the secret is all in the spicy Irish rueben sauce.

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time10 minutes

Total Time20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 slices marbled rye bread
  • 1 pound thinly sliced corned beef
  • 4 dill pickles, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup crispy sauerkraut, drained and pressed in paper towels
  • 8 slices swiss cheese
  • 3 tablespoons kerrygold Irish butter
  • Caramelized Onions:
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine, I used cabernet sauvignon
  • Spicy Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup olive oil mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Irish cream style horseradish
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, I used 1/8 for medium spicy

Instructions

  1. To make Spicy Sauce:
  2. In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, sugar, and cayenne pepper; mix to combine.
  3. To caramelize onions:
  4. Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat, add onions, cook for 3 minutes until onions are nicely browned, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add red wine and cook 2-3 minutes more; stirring constantly until wine evaporates and onions are soft.
  6. Remove onions and set aside while warming the beef, add beef to pan; turning and heating through.
  7. Remove beef from pan, reduce heat to medium low, and add one tablespoon butter to pan to melt.
  8. To assemble sandwiches:
  9. Butter one side of each slice of bread, place butter side down to two slices bread in pan, spread 2 tablespoons sauce on bread, layer 2 slices swiss cheese, half of the corned beef, 1/4 cup sauerkraut, 2 slices swiss cheese, layer of pickle slices, coat the top slices of bread with sauce and place on sandwiches.
  10. Turn sandwich over, cook until browned, and warmed through. (cover with lid for 1 minute if needed)
  11. Serve warm and Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 1731Total Fat: 127gSaturated Fat: 50gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 64gCholesterol: 391mgSodium: 4526mgCarbohydrates: 48gFiber: 5gSugar: 17gProtein: 77g

More Irish Recipes

  • Irish Corned Beef with Cabbage
  • Irish Soda Farls
  • Irish Mushroom Melt
  • Irish Bangers and Mash with Brown Gravy
  • Irish Coffee with Baileys and Kahlua
  • Irish Cream Bundt Cake
  • Irish Spicy Reuben Sandwich
  • Irish Creme de Menthe co*cktail
  • Irish Ginger Snaps
  • Irish Coffee

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Irish Spicy Reuben Sandwich Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is a redneck Reuben sandwich? ›

The Redneck Reuben Sandwich is the best BBQ sandwich on the planet! Pork, cheese, collard greens and Texas toast, what more could you need ...

Is a Reuben sandwich German or Irish? ›

But the Reuben is a deeply early-20th-century American Midwestern creation, a Jewish sandwich that isn't kosher, made by an assimilated Eastern European whose family left Russia, Poland, and Germany several generations before World War II.

How do you keep a Reuben from getting soggy? ›

Both kinds of meat are cured, but pastrami is then coated with a flavorful spice rub and smoked. 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.

Should a Reuben have pastrami or corned beef? ›

You could also opt for pastrami in place of the corned beef, which isn't the traditional meat in a Reuben, but it still tastes damned good. Typically at delis, the meat will be steamed whole, then carved by hand while it's still hot.

What is a Texas Reuben? ›

“a deli classic reinvented for. south Texas tastes…”

This Texas Reuben features our own lean smoked brisket thrown over some buttered and griddled rye bread. Our sauerkraut is cooked in-house and not like what you usually imagine when it comes to this German staple.

What is a Katz Reuben? ›

Your choice of pastrami, corned beef or turkey breast with melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and homemade Russian dressing, all on grilled rye bread... Order Online.

What is a Reuben without sauerkraut called? ›

The Rachel sandwich is one of several variations on the famous sandwich. Instead of the classic corned beef and sauerkraut, the Rachel is usually made with turkey or pastrami and coleslaw. Both sandwiches are made with Swiss cheese and rye bread.

Do Jews eat reuben sandwiches? ›

As a Reuben combines both meat and dairy ingredients in the same meal, it is not kosher. However, it is frequently served at kosher style restaurants.

Do they serve Reuben sandwiches in Ireland? ›

main ingredient — corned beef — has it top of mind. around St. Patrick's Day.

What is a dirty Reuben sandwich? ›

Dirty Reuben: Roast Beef, Dirty Dressing, Purple Slaw, America (I added Mozzarella Sticks & Avocado) #AvailableAtEveryLocation #Ikes...

Should a Reuben be pressed or toasted? ›

Place each of the slices of bread with dressing, buttered-side out on top of the slices of bread topped with corned beef. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden and toasted, about 5 minutes, using a spatula to press down a few times.

Are Reubens better hot or cold? ›

A Reuben can be served cold, but it's far better when it is served hot like the recipe calls for. The melted cheese blends all the ingredients together for a messy and delightful sandwich.

Is Arby's Reuben real corned beef? ›

About the Sandwich

Marbled rye bread filled with freshly sliced corned beef, melty Swiss Cheese, tangy sauerkraut and creamy Thousand Island dressing. This is a Reuben sandwich inspired by the New York standard.

What's the difference between a Reuben and a Rachel? ›

Perhaps owing to its absence of an exact origin story, the Rachel is certainly more of a pliable sandwich than the classic Reuben as far as ingredients are concerned. The first major difference is that the Rachel swaps brisket-based corned beef for pastrami, which comes from a comparatively leaner cut of the cow.

What is a substitute for Swiss cheese in a Reuben sandwich? ›

Swiss cheese: Swiss cheese is generally used for a Reuben Sandwich because of its mild flavor. You may also try mozzarella or provolone cheese, two more mild-tasting kinds of cheese.

What's the difference between a Reuben and a Rachel sandwich? ›

Perhaps owing to its absence of an exact origin story, the Rachel is certainly more of a pliable sandwich than the classic Reuben as far as ingredients are concerned. The first major difference is that the Rachel swaps brisket-based corned beef for pastrami, which comes from a comparatively leaner cut of the cow.

What is a Manhattan Reuben sandwich? ›

The Reuben sandwich is a North American grilled sandwich composed of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing or Thousand Island dressing, grilled between slices of rye bread.

What is a Georgia Reuben? ›

A Georgia Reuben is a sandwich made with turkey, coleslaw, Emmental cheese, and Russian dressing on toasted sourdough rye bread. A classic reuben is very similar, but is made with corned beef and sauerkraut instead of the turkey and coleslaw.

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