Not only is the Reuben sandwich seriously delicious, it has one of the coolest back stories you can imagine!

Invented in the early 1900s during a high stakes poker game, the Reuben has become an American staple and finds itself on menu's all over the country. Once you have taken a bite, it's not hard to understand why.

Reuben sandwiches can be made with either corned beef or pastrami, but I personally think pastrami makes a much better sandwich. The thick, chunky bark on the outside of the pastrami just takes it to the next level. To make a good Reuben sandwich you must have a few things-Russian or thousand island dressing, Swiss cheese and of course- Sauerkraut. Missing any of these staples really does have a negative impact on the sandwich.

For my recipe, I haven't included any volumes, as I think a sandwich should be made kind of instinctively. If you don't like Sauerkraut, just put a minimal layer across the sandwich. If you want an almost grilled cheese vibe, lay down a couple of extra slices of cheese. There's only one thing you have to do-Pile the pastrami on high!

Don't be afraid to make the sandwich your own. Personally I like to throw on a couple of dill pickles or candied jalapeno's to kick it up a notch.