Sauerbraten Recipe

Name: Sauerbraten
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups red wine; 2 cups red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup pickling spice; 2 -1 pound pieces of beef, inside round, tied with twine in 2 places-against the grain; Oil for searing; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup dark chicken stock; 1 cup ground gingersnap cookies; Chopped orange zest, for garnish; Chopped parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 cups red wine
2 cups red wine vinegar
1/2 cup pickling spice
2 -1 pound pieces of beef, inside round, tied with twine in 2 places-against the grain
Oil for searing
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup dark chicken stock
1 cup ground gingersnap cookies
Chopped orange zest, for garnish
Chopped parsley, for garnish

1
Combine the red wine, red wine vinegar, and pickling spice.
2
Place the beef in a non-reactive container just large enough to hold the meat and 4 1/2 cups of liquid.
3
Pour the liquid over the meat.
4
It should be completely covered with liquid.
5
Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days, rotating every 12 hours or so.
6
Remove the meat from the brine and pat dry.
7
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a dutch oven.
8
Sear the meat on all sides and ends until very dark brown, remove the meat.
9
Add the onions, cook for 2 to 3 minutes, add the tomato paste, and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
10
Strain the brine and add it to the dutch oven.
11
Add the meat, and stock.
12
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2 hours or until fork tender, rotating occasionally.
13
Remove the meat, whisk in the cookie crumbs.
14
Puree with a hand held blender until smooth.
15
Season.
16
Thinly slice the meat against the grain.
17
Top with the gravy.
18
Garnish with chopped parsley.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups red wine, 2 cups red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup pickling spice, 2 -1 pound pieces of beef, inside round, tied with twine in 2 places-against the grain, 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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