Best Ever Sauerbraten Recipe

Name: Best Ever Sauerbraten
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 (4 lb) beef top round roast; 2 1/2 cups water; 2 cups cider vinegar; 2 medium onions, sliced; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons mixed pickling spices; 1 teaspoon peppercorn; 8 whole cloves; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 14 -16 gingersnaps, crushed

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 (4 lb) beef top round roast
2 1/2 cups water
2 cups cider vinegar
2 medium onions, sliced
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons mixed pickling spices
1 teaspoon peppercorn
8 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
14 -16 gingersnaps, crushed

1
Combine salt and ginger; rub over roast. Place in a deep glass bowl. In a saucepan, combine water, vinegar, onions, sugar, pickling spices, peppercorns, cloves and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Pour over roast; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2 days, turning twice a day.
2
Remove roast, reserving marinade; pat roast dry. In a large kettle or dutch oven, brown roast on all sides in oil. Strain marinade, reserving half of the onions and seasonings. Pour 1 cup of marinade and reserved onions and seasonings over roast (cover and refrigerate remaining marinade). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 3 hours or until meat is tender.
3
Strain cooking liquid, discarding the onions and seasonings. Measure liquid; if necessary, add enough reserved marinade to equal 3 cups. Pour into a saucepan; bring to a rolling boil. Add gingersnaps; simmer until gravy is thickened. Slice roast and serve with gravy (12-14 servings).

512

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 (4 lb) beef top round roast, 2 1/2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Best Ever 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.

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