[header] How to make a reuben sandwich [title] Squeeze the moisture out of the sauerkraut. [step] Lay the sauerkraut on several layers of clean paper towels. Wrap the sauerkraut inside the paper towels and squeeze gently over a sink or bowl to get the excess liquid out. 
[substeps] Squeeze out as much moisture as possible. If too much excess remains, it can seep into the bread, causing it to turn soft and mushy.