Recipes Bread + Dough Savory Bread Focaccia Bread Focaccia Reubens 3.0 (2,981) Add your rating & review At The Sentinel, Dennis Leary's riff on a Reuben uses locally made corned beef and fresh focaccia, but the sandwiches are just as delicious with top-quality deli corned beef and store-bought flatbreads. More Tasty Sandwiches By Dennis Leary Updated on December 29, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Squire Fox Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 50 mins Yield: 4 Ingredients One 1/2-pound green cabbage, thinly sliced (4 cups) 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Four 4-by-6-inch pieces of focaccia, split 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup mayonnaise Eight 1/4-inch-thick slices of Gruyère cheese (4 ounces) 1/2 pound thinly sliced corned beef 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened Directions In a large bowl, toss the cabbage with the vinegar, sugar and salt. Let stand at room temperature, tossing occasionally, until softened, about 30 minutes. Heat a panini press or griddle. Arrange the focaccia on a work surface, cut sides up. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup with the mayonnaise. Spread the dressing on the bottom halves of the focaccia. Set a slice of Gruyère on the dressing. Top with the corned beef, pickled cabbage and the remaining slices of Gruyère. Close the sandwiches and spread the outsides of the focaccia with the softened butter. Add the sandwiches to the press and cook over moderate heat until the cheese has melted and the focaccia is crisp and golden, about 6 minutes. Cut each sandwich in half and serve right away. Make Ahead The cabbage can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Suggested Pairing A sandwich this decadent needs a spicy, full-bodied red to cut through the richness. An earthy, cherry-rich Oregon Pinot Noir would make an ideal pairing. Rate it Print