German Sauerbraten (German Pot Roast)
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German Sauerbraten (German Pot Roast)
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Start marinating your roast at least 2-3 days in advance for the most tender, flavorful sauerbraten. Serve with rotkohl, knoedel, spaetzle, German potato pancakes, or boiled potatoes! This is one of Germany's national dishes for good reason!
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Ingredients
Marinade
- 2 large yellow onions chopped
- 2 large carrots chopped
- 1 large leek chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 juniper berries
- 6 whole cloves
- 10 whole black peppercorns cracked
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 2 cups red wine
- 1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup golden raisins optional
Roast
- 3-4 pounds beef chuck roast or rump roast
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 10 gingersnap cookies crushed
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven, or another large pot that is oven-proof, combine all of the marinade ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, boil for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
- Nestle the meat down into the cooled marinade, then cover and refrigerate for at least 48 hours and up to 2 weeks. Turn the roast each day to make sure all of the meat gets a chance to marinade thoroughly.
- Remove roast from the marinade and pat completely dry using paper towels. DO NOT DISCARD THE MARINADE. Transfer the marinade to a bowl.
- Wipe out the dutch oven and heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in it over high heat. When the oil is hot, sear the roast on all sides until browned (about 2 minutes per side), then pour marinade into the dutch oven with the meat.
- Bring the liquids to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
- Simmer for 2 to 2 ½ hours, until meat is tender. Alternatively, you can transfer the dutch oven to a 350°F oven with the lid on for 2 to 2 ½ hours until the meat is done if you prefer.
- Remove meat from the cooking liquids and set it aside on a cutting board to rest for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, strain the marinade, discarding the solids and reserving the liquid. Return the liquid to the dutch oven.
- Add the crushed gingersnap cookies to the reserved liquid. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 10 minutes until thickened into a nice gravy. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Slice the sauerbraten into thin slices and serve with the hot gravy poured over the top.
Notes
- Storage: Store your cooked and cooled sauerbraten and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Freeze cooked and cooled sauerbraten and sauce in an airtight container that is freezer-safe for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in the oven.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
470kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
1044mg
(44%)
Potassium
915mg
(26%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
3232IU
(65%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 470kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1044mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 915mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 3232IU | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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