This Reuben sandwich is more mellow than a typical Reuben because it's made with coleslaw instead of sauerkraut. It also has layers of pastrami, melted cheese and a surprise fried egg which makes is truly amazing.
Coleslaw: (makes enough for 10 sandwiches)
¼ c. sugar
¼ c. mayonnaise
1/8 c. oil
1/8 c. vinegar
1/8 c. finely chopped onion
2 ½ c. shredded cabbage, chopped
Sandwich:
2 slices sourdough bread
1 slice Jarlesberg or baby Swiss cheese
1 T. Russian or Thousand Island dressing
3 oz. pastrami (beef or turkey)
¼ c. homemade coleslaw (see below)
1 fried egg
Coleslaw:
Prepare the coleslaw at least 1 hour before serving, but not more than 12 hours in advance:
Mix together the first 5 ingredients for coleslaw; add the chopped cabbage; stir together; cover; refrigerate.
Fry the egg according to preference; set aside.
Sandwich:
Butter one side of each bread slice; set aside.
Grill one side of the meat in a skillet; flip over; place cheese on top of meat until melted. Place meat on the unbuttered side of a bread slice; on top of the meat, place the dressing, coleslaw, and the fried egg; place the second slice of bread on top, with the unbuttered side on top of the egg.
Grill both sides of the sandwich in a skillet until desired brownness is reached.
Serve with a dill pickle and chips, if desired.
Makes 1 sandwich.