Hard
German
Sauerbraten
Traditional German pot roast marinated in vinegar and spices for days.
4560
Total Minutes
8
Servings
Cooking Times
4320 min
Prep Time
240 min
Cook Time
4560 min
Total Time
Ingredients (9 items)
4.00 lbs
Beef roast
bottom round or rump
2.00 cups
Red wine vinegar
1.00 cup
Red wine
2.00
Onions
sliced
2.00
Carrots
sliced
4.00
Bay leaves
10.00
Juniper berries
crushed
8.00
Gingersnap cookies
crushed
0.50 cup
Sour cream
Instructions (7 steps)
1
Marinate beef in vinegar, wine, vegetables, and spices for 3-4 days.
2
Remove meat, strain and reserve marinade.
3
Brown meat on all sides in heavy pot.
4
Add marinade and simmer covered 3-4 hours.
5
Remove meat, strain cooking liquid.
6
Thicken sauce with crushed gingersnaps.
7
Stir in sour cream and serve with red cabbage.