Radical Reuben

12 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. seitan, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup pickle juice
  • 1/2 cup beet juice or beet borscht
  • 1 tsp. pickling spice
  • 3/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 18 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup soy mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbs. ketchup
  • 2 Tbs. finely chopped pickles
  • 8 slices rye bread
  • 4 slices Swiss or soy cheese
  • Sauerkraut, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    To make Seitan: Place seitan in baking dish.
  2. 2
    Bring pickle juice, beet juice, pickling spice, garlic powder, pepper, and 1 cup water to a boil in saucepan.
  3. 3
    Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Strain marinade, and pour over sliced seitan.
  5. 5
    Cover and cool.
  6. 6
    Chill overnight.
  7. 7
    To make Reuben Sauce: Combine all ingredients in bowl.
  8. 8
    To make Sandwiches: Preheat oven to broil.
  9. 9
    Set bread slices on baking sheet.
  10. 10
    Top 4 bread slices with drained Seitan and cheese.
  11. 11
    Broil 5 to 7 minutes, or until Seitan is hot and cheese is melted.
  12. 12
    Transfer Seitan-topped bread slices to serving plates, and garnish with sauerkraut.
  13. 13
    Spread remaining 4 bread slices with Reuben Sauce, and place on top of Sandwiches.

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