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Reuben Sliders with Quick Apple Sauerkraut

September 17, 2017 by Quinn Caudill 22 Comments

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Make these Reuben Sliders with Quick Apple Sauerkraut to celebrate Oktoberfest or for a great tailgating smack for the big game.

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati or Cincinnati’s Oktoberfest which is touted to be the second largest in the world next to Munich Germany, where over 500,000 want-to-be Germans descend on Cincinnati every September to drink, eat and do The Chicken Dance. Cincinnati was founded by German immigrants and the region is heavily influenced by this.

Lots of sausages, Reuben sandwiches, potato pancakes and good German beer will be consumed. Cincinnati’s has a strong brewing history and the local craft breweries are making a huge comeback. Great for the city!

Make these Reuben Sliders with Quick Apple Sauerkraut to celebrate Okotoberfest or for a great tailgating smack for the big game,

Why is Oktoberfest in September and not October you ask?? Well here is a little history provided by Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber and its Oktoberfest history page:

Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati is modeled after the original Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, which starts its annual celebration the same weekend — the third full weekend in September.

Why does Munich hold its Oktoberfest in September?
Because the original Oktoberfest was held this very weekend in 1810 as a celebration of the marriage of Prince Ludwig I and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The wedding party was such a success that it was celebrated again in 1812 in commemoration of the royal wedding.

The wedding reception blossomed into a two-week open-air festival that was so well received it became an annual event. Each year additional exhibits were added until it became the major annual German fall festival celebrating harvest time and the arrival of the fall season.

Traditionally festivities in Munich begin on the second to last Saturday in September and end the first Sunday in October. During the 14-day event, over 7 million visitors drink a copious 14 million liters of beer. They also consume more than 300,000 pairs of pork sausages, 600,000 roasted chickens and more than 60,000 roasted pork knuckles.

Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati is recognized as the world’s second-largest authentic Oktoberfest. In fact, the mayor of Munich annually decrees Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati as the largest in the world outside of his domain.

So I was trying to come up with dinner the other day. I had a taken corned beef out of the freezer early in the week and I had a pack of slider buns in the pantry needing to be used up. That is how these sliders were invented. We picked a 1/2 bushel of apples last weekend after soccer, from our local u-pick orchard Irons Fruit Farm, so I also had a bunch of apples to use. More on the apples in my post for Apple Harvest Bread.

Make these Reuben Sliders with Quick Apple Sauerkraut to celebrate Oktoberfest or for a great tailgating smack for the big game.

So I cooked the corned beef in the morning but didn’t decide to make the Reuben Sliders with Quick Apple Sauerkraut until late in the afternoon. I had all the ingredients on hand except the sauerkraut. I didn’t think quick sauerkraut was possible but I found a recipe at Food.com by Dwynnie, and decided to modify it some.

This recipe is super simple and fast if you decide to substitute deli corned beef or pastrami, store-bought sauerkraut, and thousand island dressing. But with a little prep the night before it will taste better with freshly made corned beef and especially the apple sauerkraut. So get out your Lederhosen, grab yourself a beer and enjoy these wonderful Reuben Sliders with Quick Apple Sauerkraut. Also, check out my recipe for homemade Thousand Island Dressing from my post for Reuben Meatballs and my Slow Cooker Oktoberfest Stew.

Happy Oktoberfest!

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Reuben Sliders with Quick Apple Sauerkraut
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
 
Make these Reuben Sliders with Quick Apple Sauerkraut to celebrate Okotoberfest or for a great tailgating smack for the big game,
Course: Appetizer, Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Quinn Caudill
Ingredients
  • 1.5-2 lbs corned beef, cooked or from the deli, sliced thin
  • 12 slider buns
  • 12 slices Swiss cheese
  • 3 medium apples. peeled, cored and sliced thin
  • Thousand Island Dressing
*Quick Sauerkraut with Apples:*
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, sliced thin
  • 1 medium green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 1/4 cups cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 cup to taste ( use less water if you like it more tangy)
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seed, optional
Instructions
*Corned Beef*:
  1. Rinse Corned beef and place in lager pot or dutch oven,
  2. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Add spice pack and stir.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 2-3 hours.
  4. Cool completely and slice across the grain. Set aside.
*Quick Sauerkraut with Apples:*
  1. Heat oil in pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook onion, stirring often, until it begins to soften and turn translucent. About 5 minutes.
  3. Add apple slices and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Add cabbage, cider, vinegar, water, salt and caraway seeds and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for approximately 45 minutes, until the cabbage is tender.
  6. Add a little water if it gets too dry.
  7. Can be kept in the fridge for 2 weeks.
*To Make Reuben Sliders:*
  1. Heat griddle to medium high. You can also use a large pan.
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  3. Lightly grease with cooking spray or butter.
  4. Place 1/2 cup of corned beef on griddle.
  5. Heat for 3 minutes and turn over.
  6. Top with 1-2 tablespoon of apple sauerkraut.
  7. Cook for 1-2 minutes until heated and top with a slice of Swiss cheese.
  8. Cover to until cheese melts.(optional)
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  10. Place 1 teaspoon of Thousand Island dressing on toasted slider buns.
  11. Top with corned beef, sauerkraut and cheese mixture.
  12. Serve immediately
Recipe Notes

Does not include 2-3 hours cooking time for corned beef.

Original recipe developed by Quinn Caudill for www.Dadwhats4dinner.com © 9/17/2015

Make these Reuben Sliders with Quick Apple Sauerkraut to celebrate Okotoberfest or for a great tailgating smack for the big game,

You can find my Reuben Sliders with Quick Apple Sauerkraut recipe at Freedom Fridays, Fiesta Friday, Weekend Potluck, What’s Cooking Wednesdays. Checkout my Link Parties page for other great places to find new recipes.

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Dinner, Easy, Food Festival, Kid Friendly, Main Dish, recipe Tagged With: #FiestaFriday, #Okotoberfest Zinzinnati, #ThrowbackThursday, Apple, Corned Beef, Cuisinart, Kraft, Kroger, Reuben, Sargento, Sauerkraut, sliders

About Quinn Caudill

"Quinn is the author, photographer and recipe designer over at DadWhats4Dinner. He enjoys cooking for family and friends and being creative in the kitchen. He makes ordinary everyday food extraordinary. He lives just north of Cincinnati with his wife of 24 years, three kids and three cats. His kids have well-developed palates and his youngest daughter is now working with him on the blog creating recipes for her own page "Cooking with Ella". Follow him on: Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter or Instagram."

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Comments

  1. Elle says

    September 17, 2015 at 10:07 pm

    Oh my gosh – these look so cooked! If corned beef wasn’t so expensive, I’d be making these now! Definitely on my to make list!

    Reply
    • Elle says

      September 17, 2015 at 10:09 pm

      opps! I meant, they look so good! lol

      Reply
      • Quinn Caudill says

        September 17, 2015 at 10:46 pm

        Thanks Elle . I thought it was hip new term. I buy them when they are on sale and freeze them. Have a great weekend.

        Reply
    • Quinn Caudill says

      October 9, 2015 at 1:22 pm

      You can use turkey pastrami, it is usually a little cheaper. Sorry just getting back to you. Your message was snagged in my spam folder. Not sure why. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  2. cookingwithauntjuju.com says

    September 18, 2015 at 11:42 am

    Perfect fall sandwich – I prefer sliders over a bigger sandwich and yours looks delicious. Did you leave out the apple quantity or did I miss it? Great to be co-hosting with you Quinn and Happy Fiesta Friday #86 🙂

    Reply
  3. Mama's Gotta Bake says

    September 18, 2015 at 2:04 pm

    Yummy! These look so good and perfect to serve for the autumn season!

    Reply
    • Quinn Caudill says

      September 18, 2015 at 2:15 pm

      Thanks. Yeah they turned out unexpectedly great. I wasn’t planning on a blog post just dinner. That is how it usually works out. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  4. Natalie Browne says

    September 19, 2015 at 10:12 am

    These look delicious, Quinn. And apple sauerkraut, yum yum. Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Quinn Caudill says

      September 22, 2015 at 7:26 am

      Thanks Natalie. Yes the apple sauerkraut was the best. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  5. goatsandgreens says

    September 20, 2015 at 10:02 am

    Oh, I really really like this apple and sauerkraut concept!!!

    Reply
    • Quinn Caudill says

      September 22, 2015 at 7:22 am

      I just came up with. Had plenty and thought the flavors would go good together. It tasted great. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  6. Johanne Lamarche says

    September 20, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    You sure know how to make a girl hungry Quinn! Save me a couple please!

    Reply
    • Quinn Caudill says

      September 22, 2015 at 7:27 am

      Thanks Johanne. I try…… :)))

      Reply
  7. Sarah James @ Tales From The Kitchen Shed says

    September 21, 2015 at 3:01 am

    They look delicious, I love the idea of a quick sauerkraut. Thanks for co hosting 🙂

    Reply
    • Quinn Caudill says

      September 22, 2015 at 7:21 am

      Yeah I had never tried it before. It turned out great especially with the addition of the apples.

      Reply
  8. Shari says

    September 21, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    These sandwiches look fantastic! Our family loves reubens. The saurerkraut sounds delicious and I love the idea of a reuben slider. My last minute meals are never this good! 🙂

    Reply
    • Quinn Caudill says

      September 22, 2015 at 7:12 am

      The last minutes meals are usually when I am most creative. These ate great little sliders and super easy. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  9. Suchitra says

    September 23, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    I love the addition of apple in the sauerkraut. What can I use instead of corned beef in the sliders? I don’t eat red meat.

    Reply
    • Quinn Caudill says

      September 23, 2015 at 2:57 pm

      Thanks for stopping by. If you can find it, Boars Head Brands make a wonderful turkey pastrami. It would work perfect in this recipe. I have made ruebens in the past using turkey pastrami. Let me know how it turns out. :))

      Reply
  10. Liz @ spades, spatulas, and spoons says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:01 am

    Looks great with all that melty cheese, I can taste the combination of salty rich meat with tart sauerkraut. These kinds of Rueben sandwiches are a favorite at the baseball park, Giants of course!

    Reply

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