Sauerbraten

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • marinading time

    3 d

  • Total Time

    2 hrs

  • Servings

    6 approx

  • Calories

    307 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    German

Sauerbraten

Sauerbraten is a classic German pot roast, but with flavors unlike others - rich, comforting and so delicious!

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Ingredients

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For bouquet garni

  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 8 cloves
  • ½ tablespoon peppercorns
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon coriander seeds
  • ½ teaspoon yellow mustard seeds

For marinade

  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup red wine
  • ¾ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 ¾ cups water
  • ½ onion sliced

Rest of ingredients

  • 2 lb bottom round roast (rump/silverside)
  • ½ onion dice
  • 1 carrot dice
  • 1 ½ tablespoon butter divided
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 3 ginger snap cookies
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Instructions

3-5 days before cooking

  1. Put the herbs and spices for the bouquet garni in a piece of cheesecloth and tie it shut.
  2. Pour the wine, vinegar and water in a pan and add the bouquet garni, bay leaf, salt and sliced onion. Bring the mixture to a boil then turn off heat and let it cool.
  3. Pat dry the beef and put in a non-reactive ceramic or glass dish big enough to also hold the marinade liquid but have meat largely submerged.
  4. Pour the cooled marinade over the meat, cover and refrigerate. Leave to marinade for 3 to 5 days, turning once or twice a day.

When ready to roast

  1. When ready to cook, remove the meat from the marinade and pat dry. Preheat oven to 350F/175C.
  2. Melt 1tbsp of butter in a Dutch oven and brown the meat on all sides. Add the carrot and onion and soften them slightly.
  3. Add the flour, stir, then pour in the marinade liquid (just the liquid, not the additional onions). Bring to a simmer, cover then put in the oven for approximately 1 ½ hours until meat is tender.
  4. Remove the meat from the pan, tent with foil to keep warm and set aside.
  5. Put the Dutch oven on the stove on a medium heat, add the crushed ginger snap cookies and remaining butter and stir. Let the sauce reduce slightly then either strain or blend to make it relatively smooth (but keeping as much of the vegetables etc in there).
  6. Slice the meat and serve with the sauce poured over the top.

Notes

  • The marinading time is a little variable as it will depend a bit on taste and thickness of the piece of meat you have. The meat will become firmer and a darker color and the longer it has, the more flavor it takes on, so time it to taste.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 307kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 337mg (14%) Potassium 649mg (19%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1787IU (36%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6approx

Amount Per Serving

Calories 307 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 307kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 337mg 14%
Potassium 649mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1787IU 36%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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