Sauerbraten Recipe

Name: Sauerbraten
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup pickling spice; 3 bay leaves; 1 onion, peeled and coarsely chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped; 3 stalks celery, coarsely chopped; 1 4- to 5-pound eye round of beef; 2 cups homemade beef stock or canned beef broth; 2 cups dry red wine; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 tablespoon butter; Kitchen Bouquet (optional); About 1 1/2 cups sugar

Servings: persons

2 quarts apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup pickling spice
3 bay leaves
1 onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
3 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
1 4- to 5-pound eye round of beef
2 cups homemade beef stock or canned beef broth
2 cups dry red wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon butter
Kitchen Bouquet (optional)
About 1 1/2 cups sugar

1
In a deep bowl, combine apple cider vinegar, pickling spice, bay leaves, onions, carrots and celery.
2
Mix well.
3
Submerge beef in liquid, cover, and refrigerate 3 days.
4
Transfer beef and marinade to large pot; place over medium-low heat.
5
Cover, and simmer until meat is tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
6
Remove meat, and set aside.
7
Strain sauce, and return to a clean pan.
8
Add beef stock, red wine and Worcestershire sauce.
9
Place over medium heat, and bring to a lively simmer.
10
Mix together the flour and butter until well blended, then add to sauce, stirring until sauce is thickened.
11
Add a small amount of Kitchen Bouquet to color sauce as desired.
12
Add sugar in small amounts until sauce is sweetened to taste.
13
Reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes.
14
Return beef to sauce, and continue simmering until beef is just reheated.
15
Cut meat into thin slices, and ladle sauce on top.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup pickling spice, 3 bay leaves, 1 onion, peeled and coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, 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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