How to Make Sauerbraten III - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sauerbraten is a traditional German pot roast that is marinated in a mixture of vinegar, wine, and spices for several days before being slow-cooked to succulent perfection. This hearty and flavorful dish has been enjoyed for centuries in Germany, and has also gained popularity in other parts of the world.

While there are many variations of sauerbraten, each with its own unique blend of flavors and ingredients, we're here to share with you our favorite recipe for Sauerbraten III. This vers...

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds bottom round roast
  • 1 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tomato, cut into wedges

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs
  • Additional Time: 2 days
  • Total Time: 2 days 3 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place meat in large, non-metal bowl. In separate bowl, combine red wine vinegar, 1 cup water, lemon juice, onion, bay leaves, cloves, salt and pepper. Pour over meat. Cover and refrigerate 48 hours.
  • Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Remove meat from marinade and brown in oil on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes a side. Remove bay leaves and cloves from marinade. Pour in 1 cup water and pour marinade into pan with meat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 3 hours, or until tender.
  • Remove meat from pan. Increase heat and sprinkle flour, a little at a time, over juices, cooking until mixture thickens to form gravy. Return meat to pan with tomato wedges, heat through and serve.
  • Nutrition

    355 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 98mg
    • Sodium: 2465mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 405mg