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Reuben Sliders with Quick Apple Sauerkraut

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
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
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