The Ultimate Cowboy Reuben Sandwich For St. Patrick's Day

Today is March 17th, the day widely known as St. Patrick's Day. Folks worldwide celebrate St. Patrick, Ireland's patron saint and apostle, more than almost any other national festival.

This past weekend, many St. Patrick's Day-themed events were held across Wyoming, and since more than 1 in 10 Wyomingites claim to have Irish heritage, there will likely be more celebrations today.

What are the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

Wearing green.
Attend church.
Pinching those who don't wear green.
Drinking green beer.
Throwing back a couple of Irish Whiskey shots.
Decorate everything green.
Hold a parade.
Talk like a leprechaun.
Eat traditional St. Patrick's Day foods.

The last option is one of the most common ways to celebrate, with food. Eating corned beef and cabbage is a tradition that started in the United States after Irish immigrants found that corned beef was cheaper and readily available.

When you mention eating corned beef and cabbage, some people will snarl their nose and give you a big ICK sound. If you tell those same people that you're fixing Reuben sandwiches, their eyes will light up, and their taste buds will start to throw warning signs.

How can you turn a regular Ruben sandwich into a Wyoming Cowboy Ruben sandwich?

Turn to a legendary Cowboy cook, Kent Rollins, that's how. In the video below, Kent shows you the best way to put together a Reuben sandwich and the best way to prepare your brisket. If that's more information you're looking for, fast forward to the 10-minute mark, when he's slicing the juicy slab of meat and begins putting the sandwich together.

If you're looking for more traditional ideas for an Irish-inspired St. Patrick's Day meal, I turned to Reddit and found users sharing their ideas and traditions that you can read through.