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Ultimate German Sauerbraten: Tender Pot Roast Perfection
Sauerbraten – German Pot Roast 🇩🇪
Description: Wundebar…this is the best German meal you could ask for…we look forward to cool weather and the magnificent aroma of this great German meal.
Recipe Category: German 🍖
Keywords: European, Weeknight 🌟
Prep Time: 120 hours ⏳
Cook Time: 4 hours ⏳
Total Time: 124 hours ⏳
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1305.3
- Fat Content: 70.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 27.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 425.2mg
- Sodium Content: 383.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 39.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.9g
- Sugar Content: 29.6g
- Protein Content: 118.6g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 5-6 | Rump roast |
| 1 | Cider vinegar |
| 1 | Water |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Lemon |
| 2 | Bay leaves |
| 2 | Sugar |
| 1/2 | Ground gingersnaps |
| 8 | Potato dumplings |
| Red cabbage |
Instructions:
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Marinating the Beef:
- Place the rump roast in a deep dish, preferably non-metallic.
- Add all ingredients except for the ground gingersnaps.
- Cover the dish and let it stand in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days, turning the meat several times during this marinating period.
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Preparing the Pot Roast:
- After marinating, take the meat out of the liquid.
- Brown the meat on all sides as you would with a regular pot roast.
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Cooking the Sauerbraten:
- Add the marinade to the pot with the browned meat.
- Allow it to simmer gently for 3 to 4 hours, letting all the flavors meld together beautifully.
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Thickening the Sauce:
- Once the meat is tender and cooked through, remove it from the pot.
- Strain the marinade to remove any solids, then return it to the heat.
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Adding the Final Touch:
- Thicken the sauce by gradually stirring in the ground gingersnaps until the desired consistency is reached.
- This step adds a unique flavor and richness to the sauce, making it perfect for drizzling over the tender pot roast.
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Serving Suggestions:
- Serve the Sauerbraten hot, accompanied by traditional sides like potato dumplings and red cabbage.
- The combination of flavors and textures will transport you straight to the heart of Germany, where hearty meals like this are a cherished tradition.
