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Reuben sandwich

From the video “The Best Reuben Sandwich (Ever!) | SAM THE COOKING GUY 4K” by SAM THE COOKING GUY. RecipesMD is not affiliated with SAM THE COOKING GUY. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight

Mild

Total time: ~20 min
Serves: ~2
Cost: ~$3.57*
Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients: 19

Ingredients

Pescatarian

May contain gluten, dairy, egg, fish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$7.14*for the batch in the video

~$3.57*per serving

You save about ~$12.43* per serving (78% less*) than ordering it out — ~$24.86* for ~2 portions.

Cook it~$3.57*

Order out~$16*

Order out = a typical Ontario sandwich or burger, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

1 ingredient priced from Ontario averages · 15 predicted from typical costs · not priced: celery seed, dark seeded bread, swiss cheese

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 1 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario sandwich or burger at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Not estimated: only 50% of ingredient lines (100% of mass) could be matched to USDA data (minimum 60%).

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Steps

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Equipment

flat-top grill
bowl
knife
spoon
tongs

What the video didn’t say

Exact ingredient quantities are not specified; amounts are to taste.
Exact cooking temperatures for the flat-top grill are not provided.
Servings and total preparation time are not stated.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Reuben sandwich

What makes SAM THE COOKING GUY's Reuben sandwich recipe and technique special?

SAM THE COOKING GUY's take on Reuben sandwich focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing North American flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Reuben sandwich at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Reuben sandwich recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Reuben sandwich ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Reuben sandwich can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in SAM THE COOKING GUY's Reuben sandwich?

This recipe utilizes approximately 19 ingredients across 13 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Reuben sandwich?

The official cooking video by SAM THE COOKING GUY is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.

Reuben sandwich

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