Homemade Reuben Sandwiches

For the Corned Beef::

whole packaged uncooked corned beef brisket, including its seasoning packet

bay leaves

garlic cloves, peeled and left whole

lager-style beer or pale ale

beef broth

For The Russian Dressing: (Or used prepared Thousand Island Dressing - I like the Marie's brand).:

yogurt - I use non fat Greek yogurt

ketchup

grated onion

ground dry mustard

drops hot sauce

horseradish

Worcestershire sauce

heavy cream

Ingredients to Make the Sandwich::

slices Light rye bread (my grocery had a bread that was swirled rye and pumpernickel and I loved it)

Butter

slices of good swiss cheese

Corned beef

Sauerkraut

Russian Dressing (see recipe or I suggest Marie's)