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Reuben Sandwich

• 1.5kg corned beef silverside, rinsed
• 1 brown onion, peeled, halved
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1/2 cup (125ml) malt vinegar
• 1/4 cup (55g) brown sugar
• 1/4 cup (75g) whole-egg mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup (60g) sour cream
• 2 sweet spiced gherkins, finely chopped
• 8 slices rye bread, toasted
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• coleslaw mix
• 8 slices Swiss cheese

METHOD

• Step 1
  Place beef in a large heavy-based saucepan with a lid. Add onion, bay leaves, peppercorns, vinegar and sugar. Cover with water. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 2 hours or until beef is cooked through. Set aside in the cooking liquid to cool. Transfer to a plate and thinly slice.
• Step 2
  Combine mayonnaise and sour cream in a bowl. Season. Place coleslaw and gherkin in a bowl. Add half the mayonnaise mixture and toss to coat.
• Step 3
  Preheat grill on medium. Toast bread on both sides until light golden. Spread half the bread with mustard. Top with beef, coleslaw and cheese. Cook under grill for 1 min or until cheese melts. Spread remaining bread with remaining mayonnaise mixture. Place on top. Serve with fries.