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The Pabst Blue Reuben
Nick @ DudeFoods.com

The Pabst Blue Reuben

The Pabst Blue Reuben is an entire Reuben sandwich that's dipped in Pabst beer batter and deep fried until golden brown.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 can plus 3 cups Pabst Blue Ribbon beer
  • 3 cups flour
  • 6 ounces corned beef
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 2 slices rye bread
  • 4 tablespoons sauerkraut
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Thousand Island or Russian dressing

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in deep fryer or heavy skillet to 375°F.
  2. Combine flour and 3 cups of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer in a bowl to create beer batter.
  3. Preheat a skillet or griddle on medium heat.
  4. Place corned beef in skillet, top with Swiss cheese and cover until cheese is melted.
  5. Butter bread and place face down on skillet until browned.
  6. Top bottom slice of bread with corned beef, cheese and sauerkraut. Spread dressing on remaining slice of bread and place on top of sandwich.
  7. Dip sandwich in beer batter, covering it completely and use a spatula to transfer it to your deep fryer or heavy skillet.
  8. Deep fry for three minutes or until sandwich is golden brown.
  9. Slice sandwich in half, dip in dressing, and crack open a Pabst to drink along with it!