Turkey Reuben Melts Recipe

Name: Turkey Reuben Melts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut oil; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 cup rice vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon ground Szechwan peppercorns; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 small head Napa cabbage, 1/8-inch ribbons; 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded; 1 cup sliced scallions; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 8 slices rye bread; 8 slices Swiss cheese; 8 slices turkey breast; Butter, to cook the sandwiches

Servings: persons

1/2 cup peanut oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground Szechwan peppercorns
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 small head Napa cabbage, 1/8-inch ribbons
1 large carrot, peeled and shredded
1 cup sliced scallions
Salt and black pepper, to taste
8 slices rye bread
8 slices Swiss cheese
8 slices turkey breast
Butter, to cook the sandwiches

1
Preheat a large griddle or 2 large non-stick saute pans on low heat.
2
In a small saucepan heat the peanut oil until very hot.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and vinegar.
4
Add the Szechwan peppercorns and pepper flakes to the hot oil and immediately add it to the vinegar.
5
In a large bowl, mix together the cabbage, carrots and scallions.
6
Toss the salad with the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper.
7
Lay out the slices of rye and top each 1 with a slice of cheese then a slice of seasoned turkey.
8
Place a small mound of the slaw (use tongs to strain off excess liquid) on the turkey and close sandwich.
9
Butter the top part of the sandwich.
10
Add some butter to the griddle and move sandwich around to completely coat with butter.
11
When brown, about 5 to 7 minutes, flip over sandwich and brown other side, 5 to 7 more minutes.
12
Slice on the bias and serve hot.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup peanut oil, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 cup rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon ground Szechwan peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Turkey Reuben Melts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Turkey Reuben Melts

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