German Sauerbraten

Traditional German pot roast marinated in vinegar and wine with sweet-sour gravy. This festive dish requires patience but delivers authentic, complex flavors.

1hTime
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4 pplServings
GermanCuisine
German Sauerbraten

Ingredients

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Proteins

1
  • 2 kg Beef Chuck Roast

Produce

4
  • 2 large Yellow Onions
  • 2 large Carrots
  • 4 whole Bay Leaves
  • 100 g Gingersnap Cookies

Grains & Starches

1
  • 2 tbsp All Purpose Flour

Sauces & Oils

3
  • 500 ml Red Wine Vinegar
  • 500 ml Dry Red Wine
  • 3 tbsp Neutral Vegetable Oil

Spices & Seasoning

4
  • 10 whole Black Peppercorns
  • 6 whole Whole Cloves
  • 2 tsp Fine Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper

Pantry

1
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar

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Tags

MarinatedFestivePot RoastMainTraditionalSlow CookedGermanSweet Sour

Instructions

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Remove the beef from the marinade and pat it completely dry, then strain and reserve the marinade liquid and vegetables separately

Heat oil in a heavy pot and the beef on all sides until deeply browned to develop rich flavor

Add the strained vegetables to the pot and sauté until they begin to

Pour in the strained marinade liquid, bring to a boil, then to a and the beef covered for 2-3 hours until fork-tender

Remove the beef and keep warm, then strain the liquid and thicken it with crushed gingersnaps and sugar to create the signature sweet-sour gravy

Slice the beef against the grain into thick slices and arrange on a platter with the rich gravy