Game Sauerbraten Recipe

Name: Game Sauerbraten
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cold beef stock (I use canned beef broth); 1 ½ cups red wine vinegar; 1 ½ cups Burgundy wine; 1 cup thinly sliced onion; ½ cup thinly sliced carrot; ½ cup thinly sliced celery; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon beef base; 1 tablespoon juniper berries (I didn't use the juniper berries); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 bay leaves; 6 crushed black peppercorns; 4 whole cloves; 4 lbs game roast (game of choice); ⅓ cup vegetable oil; 1 cup crushed gingersnap cookie; ⅔ cup raisins (i prefer golden raisin or currants)

Servings: persons

2 cups cold beef stock (I use canned beef broth)
1 ½ cups red wine vinegar
1 ½ cups Burgundy wine
1 cup thinly sliced onion
½ cup thinly sliced carrot
½ cup thinly sliced celery
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon beef base
1 tablespoon juniper berries (I didn't use the juniper berries)
1 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
6 crushed black peppercorns
4 whole cloves
4 lbs game roast (game of choice)
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 cup crushed gingersnap cookie
⅔ cup raisins (i prefer golden raisin or currants)

1
Place all marinade ingredients in a large container and stir well.
2
Remove all fat and silver skin from game meat.
3
Pierce meat randomly .
4
Place meat in a large, sealable plastic bag to marinade, making sure meat is completely covered with liquid.
5
(I turned the meat over every morning and evning.)
6
Refrigerate for 72 hours.
7
(If you marinate for less than 72 hours, meat will be tough.
8
If you marinate much more than 72 hours, the meat will become dry and flavorless.
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10
Remove meat, wipe dry with towel and brown in hot oil in a frying pan or skillet.
11
Remove to a large pot.
12
Place marinade in with the meat.
13
Cover, bring to a boil, and simmer for 2-1/2 hours, or until meat is tender.
14
When meat is done, transfer to dry pan.
15
Cover with a damp cloth and keep warm.
16
Remove bay leaves.
17
Puree liquid and vegetables in a blender.
18
Place in a heavy pot, which crushed gingersnap cookies in liquid, stirring until smooth.
19
Add raisins.
20
Simmer 5 minutes.
21
Hold for service.
22
Cut meat across the grain and serve with a 2 oz ladle of sauce per person.

374

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cold beef stock (I use canned beef broth), 1 ½ cups red wine vinegar, 1 ½ cups Burgundy wine, 1 cup thinly sliced onion, and more.

Yes, Game Sauerbraten falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Game Sauerbraten

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