German Sauerbraten Recipe

Name: German 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 beef top round roast (4 pounds); 2-1/2 cups water; 2 cups cider vinegar; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 medium onions, sliced, divided; 2 tablespoons mixed pickling spices, divided; 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns, divided; 8 whole cloves, divided; 2 bay leaves, divided; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 14 to 16 gingersnaps, crushed

Servings: persons

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

1
In a small bowl, combine salt and ginger; rub over roast. Place in a deep glass bowl. In a large bowl, combine the water, vinegar and sugar. Pour half of marinade into a large saucepan; add half of the onions, pickling spices, peppercorns, cloves and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Pour over roast; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 days, turning twice a day.
2
To the remaining marinade, add the remaining onions, pickling spices, peppercorns, cloves and bay leaves. Cover and refrigerate.
3
Drain and discard marinade from roast; pat roast dry. In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown roast in oil on all sides. Pour 1 cup of reserved marinade with all of the onions and seasonings over roast (cover and refrigerate remaining marinade). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 hours or until meat is tender.
4
Strain cooking juices, discarding onions and seasonings. Add enough reserved marinade to the cooking juices to measure 3 cups. Pour into a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add gingersnaps; reduce heat and simmer until gravy is thickened. Slice roast and serve with gravy.

512

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 beef top round roast (4 pounds), 2-1/2 cups water, and more.

Yes, German 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.

German Sauerbraten

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