Bayrischer Sauerbraten (Bavarian Sauerbraten)

Name: Bayrischer Sauerbraten (Bavarian Sauerbraten)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2 pound) boneless beef brisket; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1 lemon, zested; 2 whole cloves; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups red wine vinegar; 2 cups water; 1 (1 pound) package bacon; 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 carrot, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, or to taste; 1/2 cup beef stock, or as needed

Servings: persons

1 (2 pound) boneless beef brisket
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 lemon, zested
2 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
2 cups red wine vinegar
2 cups water
1 (1 pound) package bacon
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
1/2 cup beef stock, or as needed

1
Place brisket on a work surface and pound firmly with the textured side of a meat mallet to break down the fibers. Place brisket, onion, lemon zest, cloves and bay leaf in a bowl. Mix vinegar and water and pour over brisket. Cover and refrigerate for 3 days, turning in the marinade daily.
2
Remove brisket from marinade, reserving marinade. Wrap brisket in overlapping bacon strips to cover completely; season with salt and pepper.
3
Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook wrapped brisket until bacon is browned, about 5 minutes per side. Pour marinade into pan to cover half of the brisket; sprinkle carrot and parsley on top. Cover skillet and reduce heat to low. Cook brisket, turning occasionally and adding beef stock as liquid evaporates, until very tender, 2 to 3 hours. Slice brisket and arrange on a warm serving platter.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2 pound) boneless beef brisket, 1 onion, thinly sliced, 1 lemon, zested, 2 whole cloves, and more.

Yes, Bayrischer Sauerbraten (Bavarian Sauerbraten) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!