Venison Sauerbraten Recipe

Name: Venison Sauerbraten
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 to 3 1/2 pounds venison chuck roast; 2 bay leaves; 12 juniper berries, if desired; 2 tsp salt; 1 c. boiling water; 12 gingersnap cookies, crushed (about 3/4 c.); 2 onions, sliced; 12 peppercorns; 6 whole cloves; 1 1/2 c. red wine vinegar; 2 tsp sugar; 2 Tbsp shortening

Servings: persons

3 to 3 1/2 pounds venison chuck roast
2 bay leaves
12 juniper berries, if desired
2 tsp salt
1 c. boiling water
12 gingersnap cookies, crushed (about 3/4 c.)
2 onions, sliced
12 peppercorns
6 whole cloves
1 1/2 c. red wine vinegar
2 tsp sugar
2 Tbsp shortening

1
Place venison in earthenware bowl or glass baking dish with onions, bay leaves, peppercorn, cloves, berries, salt, vinegar and boiling water.
2
Cover tightly; refrigerate at least 3 days, turning meat twice a day.
3
Never pierce meat when turning.
4
Drain meat, reserving marinade.
5
In heavy skillet, brown meat on all sides in shortening.
6
Add marinade mixture, Cover tightly; simmer 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
7
Remove meat and onions from skillet and keep warm.
8
Strain and measure liquid in skillet; add water, if needed to measure 2 1/2 c. liquid.
9
Pour liquid into skillet, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
10
Stir gingersnaps and sugar into liquid. Cover; simmer gently 3 minutes.
11
Serve meat and onions on a platter.
12
Accompany with gingersnap gravy.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 to 3 1/2 pounds venison chuck roast, 2 bay leaves, 12 juniper berries, if desired, 2 tsp salt, and more.

Yes, Venison 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.

Venison Sauerbraten

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