Homage to Reuben
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Variation on a classic toast
Ingredients
Levain bread
Butter
Cheddar or Swiss cheese
Beef
Sauerkraut
Mayonnaise
Ketchup
Horseradish
Horseradish
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I like to use a roast from the grill with a smokey taste for this variation,
and most important, fresh horseradish.
Bake or Find a Good Levain
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This time I made a loaf of levain from my old sourdough,
but if you have a reliable baker in the neighbourhood,
you will save a day.
Make the Dressing
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Shred a big pile of horseradish, and mix immediately with mayonnaise and ketchup.
Any delay and it will loose strength.
As fat diminishes the strength, you have to compensate to get a real kick.
Fry a Slice of Bread
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Use a generous amount of real butter and fry one side.
Flip it, cover with cheese and grill it a minute to melt the cheese.
Add the Beef
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Cover the surface with meat and sauerkraut and grill a couple of minutes.
Mount
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Transfer the hot sandwich to a plate and cover with dressing.
Serve with a large beer and a snaps, aquavit, and you have a lot of energy and taste before you.