German Sauerbraten – Marinated Pot Roast
A traditional German pot roast made from marinated beef, slow-cooked until tender with a slightly tangy and spiced gravy.
Ingredients (Serves 4):
* 1.5kg beef roast (rump or shoulder)
* 500ml red wine vinegar
* 500ml red wine
* 2 onions, sliced
* 2 carrots, sliced
* 3 cloves
* 2 bay leaves
* 6 peppercorns
* 1 tbsp sugar
* Salt and pepper
Instructions:
1. Marinate beef in vinegar, wine, onions, carrots, cloves, bay leaves, and peppercorns for 3–5 days refrigerated.
2. Remove beef and pat dry. Sear in hot oil until browned.
3. Strain marinade; simmer with sugar and seasoning to create gravy.
4. Cook beef covered in gravy in oven at 160°C (320°F) for 2.5–3 hours until tender.
5. Slice beef, serve with gravy, red cabbage, and potato dumplings.
German Tip:
Use gingersnap cookies crushed into the gravy to thicken and add unique flavor.
🥩 German Sauerbraten – Marinated Pot Roast
A traditional German pot roast made from marinated beef, slow-cooked until tender with a slightly tangy and spiced gravy.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4):
* 1.5kg beef roast (rump or shoulder)
* 500ml red wine vinegar
* 500ml red wine
* 2 onions, sliced
* 2 carrots, sliced
* 3 cloves
* 2 bay leaves
* 6 peppercorns
* 1 tbsp sugar
* Salt and pepper
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Marinate beef in vinegar, wine, onions, carrots, cloves, bay leaves, and peppercorns for 3–5 days refrigerated.
2. Remove beef and pat dry. Sear in hot oil until browned.
3. Strain marinade; simmer with sugar and seasoning to create gravy.
4. Cook beef covered in gravy in oven at 160°C (320°F) for 2.5–3 hours until tender.
5. Slice beef, serve with gravy, red cabbage, and potato dumplings.
💡 German Tip:
Use gingersnap cookies crushed into the gravy to thicken and add unique flavor.
