Beef Sandwich Recipe Pair With J.Lohr

Ingredients

• 8 slices rye bread​ 
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened​
• 1 pound sliced corned beef, warmed​ 
• 8 slices Swiss cheese​
• 1 cup sauerkraut, drained and warmed*
• ½ cup Russian dressing (see below)​ 

Russian dressing:

• ½ cup mayonnaise​
• 2 tablespoons ketchup​
• 1 tablespoon finely diced dill pickle 
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish​
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• ½ teaspoon of lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce​
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

1. Prepare the russian dressingIn a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and set aside.
2. Assemble the sandwich
   • Butter one side of each slice of rye bread.​ 
   • Place four slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface.​
   • Spread Russian dressing generously on the non-buttered sides.​ 
   • Layer each with corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese.​

   Spread Russian dressing on the non-buttered sides of the remaining slices and place them on top of the sandwich, buttered side up.

3. Cook the sandwich

• Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.​
• Place sandwiches on the skillet and cook until golden brown and the cheese melts, about 3-4 minutes per side.​
• Press down gently with a spatula to ensure even grilling.

       4. Serve it with J.Lohr wines

Remove from heat, slice each sandwich in half, and serve hot.

* Some chefs briefly sautee the sauerkraut in butter before adding it to the sandwich to enhance its flavor and reduce moisture. ​

** We’re featuring a traditional zesty Russian dressing, but if you prefer a creamier, milder option, Thousand Island dressing works too!​

Pairs well with...

J.Lohr Flume Sauvignon Blanc

J.Lohr Wildflower Valdiguie

J.Lohr Seven Oak Cabernet Sauvignon