Bergischer Sauerbraten Recipe

Name: Bergischer Sauerbraten
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 50 g carrots; 50 g celeriac; 100 g onions; 300 ml full-bodied red wine; 30 ml balsamic vinegar; 30 ml red wine vinegar; 2 sprigs rosemary; 2 sprigs thyme; 4 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon juniper berries; 3 cloves; sea salt; fresh ground pepper; 800 800 g beef roast or 800 g horse meat (these don't have to be one whole chunk of meat, we usually do this with two pieces with the deer); 30 g lard or 30 g clearified butter; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 20 g apple butter or 1 tablespoon molasses; 1 liter beef stock (beef with beef or horse, game with deer) or 1 liter game stock (beef with beef or horse, game with deer); 4 tablespoons cocoa powder (not drink mix, plain cocoa powder); 2 tablespoons cold butter

Servings: persons

50 g carrots
50 g celeriac
100 g onions
300 ml full-bodied red wine
30 ml balsamic vinegar
30 ml red wine vinegar
2 sprigs rosemary
2 sprigs thyme
4 bay leaves
1 tablespoon juniper berries
3 cloves
sea salt
fresh ground pepper
800 800 g beef roast or 800 g horse meat (these don't have to be one whole chunk of meat, we usually do this with two pieces with the deer)
30 g lard or 30 g clearified butter
1 tablespoon tomato paste
20 g apple butter or 1 tablespoon molasses
1 liter beef stock (beef with beef or horse, game with deer) or 1 liter game stock (beef with beef or horse, game with deer)
4 tablespoons cocoa powder (not drink mix, plain cocoa powder)
2 tablespoons cold butter

1
Peel and cube veggies in about 1 cm pieces.
2
In a big container with a lid, mix wine, vinegars, and spices (everything up to the sea salt), adding a pinch of sea salt and pepper.
3
Add meat and veggies and put in refrigerator or other cool place at least 3 days and up to 10 days.
4
Take out the meat and pat down with a towel.
5
Heat lard or clarified butter on high heat in a lidded pot that is large enough for the meat, veggies and sauce and sear the meat on all sides.
6
Pass the marinade through a colander, keeping both.
7
When the meat is seared on all sides, remove and add the veggies and spices and shortly roast.
8
Add the tomato paste and apple butter, mix and allow to caramelize for 2 minutes.
9
Add the marinade and stock.
10
Put the meat back on, put on lid and braise it on low heat for 1 1/2 - 2 hours (when the meat has reached 60u00b0C/140u00b0F).
11
Remove meat and keep warm.
12
Pass the liquid through colander and cook on medium-high, reducing sauce by half (about 20 minutes).
13
Add cocoa powder and butter and salt and pepper to taste.
14
Carve meat into slices and serve with sauce on top.

50213

kcal

Calories

3418

Fat

Carbs

5206

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 50 g carrots, 50 g celeriac, 100 g onions, 300 ml full-bodied red wine, and more.

Yes, Bergischer 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.

Bergischer Sauerbraten

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