Crockery Pot Sauerbraten Recipe

Name: Crockery Pot Sauerbraten
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 12 lb.s pot roast or 5 12 rump roast; 2 ½ cups water; 1 ½ cups red wine vinegar; 2 medium onions, sliced; 1 lemon, sliced; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 beef bouillon cubes, crushed; ¼ teaspoon ginger, ground; 12 whole cloves; 6 bay leaves; 6 peppercorns; ½ cup onion, chopped; ½ cup carrot, chopped; ¼ cup celery, chopped; 1 cup gingersnaps, broken

Servings: persons

5 12 lb.s pot roast or 5 12 rump roast
2 ½ cups water
1 ½ cups red wine vinegar
2 medium onions, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
3 beef bouillon cubes, crushed
¼ teaspoon ginger, ground
12 whole cloves
6 bay leaves
6 peppercorns
½ cup onion, chopped
½ cup carrot, chopped
¼ cup celery, chopped
1 cup gingersnaps, broken

1
In removeable liner, combine water, vinegar, sliced onions, sliced lemon, sugar, bouillon cubes, ginger, cloves, bay leaves and peppercorns.
2
Add meat.
3
Cover and refrigerate 36-72 hours, turning meat occasionally.
4
The longer the meat marinates, the spicier it gets.
5
Remove the meat from marinade; strain marinade; reserve one cup.
6
Place chopped vegetables in bottom of removable liner; place meat on vegetables; pour reserved cup of marinade over all.
7
Place liner in base.
8
Cover and cook on low 9-11 hours (high 5 hours).
9
Remove meat to carving board and let sit 15-20 minutes for meat to firm before carving.
10
Add gingersnaps to liquid in cooker and cook on high for 15 to 20 minutes.
11
Slice meat and ladle on sauce.

363

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 12 lb.s pot roast or 5 12 rump roast, 2 ½ cups water, 1 ½ cups red wine vinegar, 2 medium onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Crockery Pot Sauerbraten falls under the General 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!

Crockery Pot Sauerbraten

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Variations & substitutions

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