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Traditional Sauerbraten Recipe

A classic German pot roast, marinated in a mixture of vinegar, water, and spices, then slow-cooked to perfection.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Marinating Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: German
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Beef Roast
  • 2 cups Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 large Onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar
  • 10 whole Black Peppercorns
  • 10 whole Juniper Berries
  • 3 whole Bay Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Gingersnap Cookies, crushed

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine vinegar, water, onion, sugar, peppercorns, juniper berries, bay leaves, and salt.
  2. 2. Place the beef roast in the bowl, ensuring it is fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for 3 days, turning the meat daily.
  3. 3. After marinating, remove the beef and strain the marinade, reserving the liquid and discarding the solids.
  4. 4. In a large pot, brown the beef on all sides. Add the reserved marinade and bring to a boil.
  5. 5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 4 hours, or until the meat is tender.
  6. 6. Remove the beef from the pot and keep warm. Stir in the crushed gingersnap cookies into the liquid to thicken the sauce.
  7. 7. Slice the beef and serve with the sauce.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

German Cuisine, Pot Roast, Sauerbraten
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