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    Corned Beef Sandwich

    Published: Jan 22, 2020 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Authentic corned beef sandwich recipe #beef #jewish #irish #sandwich

    The corned beef sandwich is a Jewish deli classic piled high with sliced corned beef, coleslaw, pickles and Russian dressing.

    I am mildly obsessed with crafting Jewish deli sandwiches at home. I do not have an authentic deli around me, so if I want a great Hot Pastrami Sandwich, I need to make it myself. Lately, I have been on a corned beef kick, and since I have a fridge full of the stuff right now, I didn't want to pass up the opportunity to make this deli classic as well.

    Corned beef sandwich

    Homemade Corned Beef Sandwich

    A properly homemade corned beef sandwich will taste better than any deli or restaurant you can purchase one in. I promise you. Why do I say this? Simple, you have complete control over all of the ingredients. I will provide you a recipe to make all of the sandwich fillings from scratch, or you can simply purchase you favorite brands from the grocery store. It is all up to you.

    What goes on this sandwich?

    Traditionally a corned beef sandwich features rye bread piled high with corned beef, coleslaw, pickles, and Russian dressing. Using dill pickles is the most common option, but feel free to whip up a batch of my half sour pickles to use instead!

    Store-bought Russian dressing can vary considerably in flavor, which is why I recommend using my Russian Dressing recipe. Alternatively, you can feel free to use Thousand island dressing instead, which has a similar flavor profile.

    Using shredded coleslaw will give you better texture than the chopped coleslaw you often find in grocer delis. For this reason, I also recommend using my homemade coleslaw recipe... well, that and the fact that my recipe is just really dang good!

    Corned beef sandwich ingredients

    Best Corned Beef for Sandwiches

    If you want to cheat you can purchase sliced corned beef from the deli counter. It won't have the same texture, or taste as good as making corned beef from scratch, but it will do in a pinch.

    The second easiest option is to buy a corned beef brisket from your grocer's meat department. This is a good option, as it only requires you to bring it home and boil the brisket in a pot of water for about 3 hours, or until tender. However, if you really want to go all out, check out my tutorial on how to make corned beef from scratch. Making your own corned beef is the best option because you have complete control over the flavor.

    How to customize this recipe

    When making a sandwich for yourself there are no rules that say you HAVE to make it authentically. Feel free to swap out the pickles for relish, or omit them entirely. The coleslaw can be replaced with the crunch of homemade sauerkraut, and if you are like me and crave cheese on everything add a slice of Swiss cheese.

    Corned beef sandwich on rye with pickles and coleslaw

    More St. Patrick's Day Recipes

    Though popular at Jewish delis, corned beef sandwiches are also commonly consumed as part of St. Patty's Day celebrations. And it make sense since they perfect to make with leftover corned beef and cabbage. However, if you are looking for more ways to savor the flavor of the holiday, check out these ideas:

    • Reuben Sandwich - Very similar to this recipe!
    • Guinness Shepherd's Pie - Traditional shepherd's pie infused with Guiness!
    • Corned Beef Hash - Great for breakfast or lunch!
    • Guinness Beef Stew - Thick and heart stew fortified with beer!
    Corned beef sandwich recipe

    Corned Beef Sandwiches

    The corned beef sandwich is a Jewish deli classic piled high with sliced corned beef, coleslaw, pickles and Russian dressing.
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    Course: Sandwich
    Cuisine: American, Irish
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 395kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Ingredients

    • 2 slices rye bread (Swirled, Pumpernickel, or Jewish Rye)
    • ¼ pound corned beef (sliced)
    • ¼ cup coleslaw
    • 2 tablespoons Russian dressing
    • 1 sliced dill pickle

    Instructions

    • If using leftover corned beef, gently reheat it in a double boiler until warmed through or place slices in a skillet set over medium low heat.
    • Lightly toast rye bread.
    • Assemble the sandwich by placing corned beef on a slice of rye, top with coleslaw, pickles, and Russian dressing. Add remaining slice of rye bread, cut the sandwich in half and serve.

    Notes

    Scale this recipe up for as many sandwiches as you wish to make.  All quantities listed can be adjusted to fit your tastes.
    Serve this sandwich with authentic deli Half Sour Pickles.

    Nutritional Information

    Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1778mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. steve (nyctech)

      January 22, 2020 at 1:34 pm

      Hiya Ben -

      I'm always checking out your recipes, you always have good stuff on your site. On this one though, as a born New Yorker of Jewish heritage, and former denizen of the Lower east Side when it was still mostly Jewish as well as long ago employee of both Katz's and Yonah Schimmel's Knishery - I need to make a couple suggestions - and hope you don't mind.

      Please please never say to heat Pastrami nor Corned Beef in a microwave. Travesty that should be avoided at all costs! 🙂 For convenience, speed or while at work - maybe. Next, the typical way "we" would heat/reheat pastrami or corned beef, and gives it that real good Jewish Deli flavor, is doing it the way "they" do it, especially to retain the taste and texture. If you notice, deli's will keep the Corned beef/Pastrami usually in a decent size chunk in a steamer tray. Occasionally, if they know they "rush hour" is coming, they may slice it first and put the slices into another steamer tray for easy access, but they always have another one in a similar steamer tray, ready to be sliced up.

      The "at-home" method that most deli's would recommend would be similar to a double boiler method, or - by using a plate or similar on top of a pot of near boiling.

      Thanks as always - love your blog...and honestly cannot wait for the chance to get back to the Neenah/Appleton area. I miss it more than I thought I would.

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      • Fox Valley Foodie

        January 22, 2020 at 1:51 pm

        Thanks for calling that out. You are 100% correct. Personally, I always reheat mine in a skillet, but a double boiler is a fantastic suggestion. I strive to make my recipes as accessible to the average cook as possible, which is why I included the microwave as a suggestion, but I probably overreached with that suggestion. You are absolutely correct, the microwave is a terrible way to reheat a quality cut of meat. I am editing my recipe accordingly.

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