Lüchow’S Sauerbraten Recipe

Name: Lüchow’S Sauerbraten
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs round steaks; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 onions, sliced; 1 carrot, sliced; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 4 cloves; 4 peppercorns; 1/2 pint red wine vinegar; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or kidney fat); 6 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 5 gingersnaps, crushed; potato dumplings (see Luchow's Kartoffel Klasse)

Servings: persons

3 lbs round steaks
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 onions, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped
4 cloves
4 peppercorns
1/2 pint red wine vinegar
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or kidney fat)
6 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon sugar
5 gingersnaps, crushed
potato dumplings (see Luchow's Kartoffel Klasse)

1
Wipe steak with damp cloth, season with salt and pepper. Place in earthen, glass, or enamelware bowl. Combine onions, carrot, celery, cloves, peppercorns, vinegar, and bar leaves and 2-1/2 pints water, or enough to cover meat. Cover and put in refrigerator 4 days.
2
On fifth day remove from refrigerator, drain meat, saute in vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon butter in enamelware, glass or earthenware utensil, until seared on all sides. Add marinade liquid and bring to boil, then lower heat and let simmer about 3 hours.
3
Melt remaining 5 tablespoons butter in a pan. Stir flour smoothly into it. Add sugar, blend, and let brown to nice dark color. Add to simmering meat mixture. Cover and continue cooking until meat is tender, about 1 hour longer.
4
Remove meat to a warmed serving platter. Stir crushed gingersnaps into the pot juices and cook until thickened. Pour this special sauerbraten gravy over meat. Serves 6 or more.
5
Serve with Potato or Bread Dumplings. A fine full-bodied red wine is a fitting complement to this well-known dish. A favorite with our guests is Pommard Burgundy.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs round steaks, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 2 onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Lüchow’S 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.

Lüchow’S Sauerbraten

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