Smokin’ Hot Rachel

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  • Makes

    4

    Sandwiches
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Epic BBQ Sandwiches: Next-Level Burgers, Melts, Sliders, Tacos, and More, Grilled or Smoked to Perfection

By Brad Prose

Published 2026

  • About

The first time I had this was at a posh sandwich shop near my college campus, and I thought they were being cheeky with the name. Loosely based on the Reuben, this Rachel sandwich swaps out the sauerkraut and pastrami for crispy slaw and deli-sliced turkey. I’ve been making my own versions of it over the years—mainly because I can’t get enough of homemade smoked turkey breast. And let’s be real, it’s so good that you might just forget about the original Reuben altogether. That might be extr

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