Sauerbraten iv is a delicious and flavorful German dish made with marinated beef. The beef is marinated for several days in a mixture of vinegar, red wine, spices, and vegetables, then braised until tender. The resulting dish is a rich and savory stew that is perfect for a special occasion or a cold winter night. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, there's a sauerbraten iv recipe out there that's perfect for you. Read on to learn more about this classic German dish and find the best recipe for your next culinary adventure.
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TRADITIONAL SAUERBRATEN
I found two slightly different hand written versions of this, my Grandmother's recipe. Born in Nekkar am Rhein in the 1904, she naturally learned to cook traditional German meals as a young woman and didn't rely on a cookbook. I try to capture the nuance in this. Serve with potato dumplings.
Provided by Chris Simpler
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time P2DT4h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place beef rump roast, onions, vinegar, water, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, sugar, cloves, and bay leaves in a large pot. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days, turning meat daily. Remove meat from marinade and pat dry with paper towels, reserving marinade.
- Season flour to taste with salt and black pepper in a large bowl. Sprinkle flour mixture over beef.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat; cook beef until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Pour reserved marinade over beef, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until beef is tender, 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Remove beef to a platter and slice.
- Strain solids from remaining liquid and continue cooking over medium heat. Add gingersnap cookies and simmer until gravy is thickened about 10 minutes. Serve gravy over sliced beef.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1682.5 mg, Sugar 8 g
SAUERBRATEN IV
Enjoy! I omit the gingersnaps , because I don't like the flavor.
Provided by Jean
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time P3DT5h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In large non-metal bowl, combine red wine vinegar, red wine, onions, carrots, bay leaf, whole allspice, whole cloves, peppercorns and salt. Place roast in marinade, cover and refrigerate 3 days, turning once daily.
- Remove roast from marinade; wipe dry. In a large saucepan, heat the marinade over medium-low heat. Melt 1/4 cup butter with the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the beef on all sides, sprinkling the flour over it as you turn it. Pour heated marinade into Dutch oven with the roast, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 3 hours, until beef is tender.
- Pour the marinade off from the meat, skim off the fat, and strain. In a large skillet over low heat, melt remaining 1/4 cup butter with sugar. Cook and stir until golden in color. Pour in the strained marinade slowly, stirring until smooth and thickened. Sprinkle in the gingersnaps. Pour sauce over the meat in the Dutch oven, return the pot to low heat and simmer 30 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 168.9 mg, Fat 47.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 46.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.8 g, Sodium 1148 mg, Sugar 7 g
SAUERBRATEN
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories main-dish
Time P3DT4h50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over high heat combine the water, cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, onion, carrot, salt, pepper, bay leaves, cloves, juniper, and mustard seeds. Cover and bring this to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Pat the bottom round dry and rub with vegetable oil and salt on all sides. Heat a large saute pan over high heat; add the meat and brown on all sides, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- When the marinade has cooled to a point where you can stick your finger in it and not be burned, place the meat in a non-reactive vessel and pour over the marinade. Place into the refrigerator for 3 days. If the meat is not completely submerged in the liquid, turn it over once a day.
- After 3 days of marinating, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Add the sugar to the meat and marinade, cover and place on the middle rack of the oven and cook until tender, approximately 4 hours.
- Remove the meat from the vessel and keep warm. Strain the liquid to remove the solids. Return the liquid to the pan and place over medium-high heat. Whisk in the gingersnaps and cook until thickened, stirring occasionally. Strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve to remove any lumps. Add the raisins if desired. Slice the meat and serve with the sauce.
SAUERBRATEN
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 3h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Combine 2 cups broth, the wine, vinegar, 1 chopped onion, the crushed garlic, thyme sprigs, bay leaves, juniper berries, peppercorns and cloves in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Place the beef in a large resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days, turning daily.
- Preheat the oven to 350. Remove the meat from the marinade and pat dry; season with salt. Strain the marinade, discarding the solids. Heat a large ovenproof pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the meat and brown on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes, then transfer to a plate. Add the carrots, celery and the remaining onion to the pot and cook until slightly softened, 5 minutes. Stir in the chopped garlic and chopped thyme and cook 1 minute. Sprinkle in the flour and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the strained marinade and the remaining 1 cup broth and bring to a simmer. Return the meat to the pot, cover and cook in the oven until tender, 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Remove the meat and transfer to a plate. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk in the gingersnaps and simmer until thickened; season with salt and pepper. Thinly slice the meat; serve with spaetzle, the vegetables and sauce and sour cream, if desired. Top with parsley.
EASY SAUERBRATEN
This easy sauerbraten recipe is a tasty example of traditional German fare. Its definitive pickled tang is pleasing and sure to delight German food lovers. -Patricia Rutherford, Winchester, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h25m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the water, vinegar, cloves, bay leaves, salt and brown sugar. Remove 2 cups to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a 2-gal. resealable plastic bag. Add roast; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 1-2 days, turning twice each day., Discard marinade and spices. Pat roast dry; dredge in flour. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown roast in oil on all sides. Transfer to a small roasting pan. Add the onion, carrots, celery and reserved marinade. , Cover and bake at 325° for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. With a slotted spoon, remove meat and vegetables to a serving platter. Strain cooking juices; thicken if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
SAUERBRATEN IV
Enjoy! I omit the gingersnaps , because I don't like the flavor.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories German Recipes
Time P3DT5h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In large non-metal bowl, combine red wine vinegar, red wine, onions, carrots, bay leaf, whole allspice, whole cloves, peppercorns and salt. Place roast in marinade, cover and refrigerate 3 days, turning once daily.
- Remove roast from marinade; wipe dry. In a large saucepan, heat the marinade over medium-low heat. Melt 1/4 cup butter with the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the beef on all sides, sprinkling the flour over it as you turn it. Pour heated marinade into Dutch oven with the roast, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 3 hours, until beef is tender.
- Pour the marinade off from the meat, skim off the fat, and strain. In a large skillet over low heat, melt remaining 1/4 cup butter with sugar. Cook and stir until golden in color. Pour in the strained marinade slowly, stirring until smooth and thickened. Sprinkle in the gingersnaps. Pour sauce over the meat in the Dutch oven, return the pot to low heat and simmer 30 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 168.9 mg, Fat 47.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 46.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.8 g, Sodium 1148 mg, Sugar 7 g
SAUERBRATEN IV
Enjoy! I omit the gingersnaps , because I don't like the flavor.
Provided by Jean
Categories German Recipes
Time P3DT5h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In large non-metal bowl, combine red wine vinegar, red wine, onions, carrots, bay leaf, whole allspice, whole cloves, peppercorns and salt. Place roast in marinade, cover and refrigerate 3 days, turning once daily.
- Remove roast from marinade; wipe dry. In a large saucepan, heat the marinade over medium-low heat. Melt 1/4 cup butter with the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the beef on all sides, sprinkling the flour over it as you turn it. Pour heated marinade into Dutch oven with the roast, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 3 hours, until beef is tender.
- Pour the marinade off from the meat, skim off the fat, and strain. In a large skillet over low heat, melt remaining 1/4 cup butter with sugar. Cook and stir until golden in color. Pour in the strained marinade slowly, stirring until smooth and thickened. Sprinkle in the gingersnaps. Pour sauce over the meat in the Dutch oven, return the pot to low heat and simmer 30 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 168.9 mg, Fat 47.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 46.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.8 g, Sodium 1148 mg, Sugar 7 g
SAUERBRATEN IV
Enjoy! I omit the gingersnaps , because I don't like the flavor.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories German Recipes
Time P3DT5h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In large non-metal bowl, combine red wine vinegar, red wine, onions, carrots, bay leaf, whole allspice, whole cloves, peppercorns and salt. Place roast in marinade, cover and refrigerate 3 days, turning once daily.
- Remove roast from marinade; wipe dry. In a large saucepan, heat the marinade over medium-low heat. Melt 1/4 cup butter with the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the beef on all sides, sprinkling the flour over it as you turn it. Pour heated marinade into Dutch oven with the roast, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 3 hours, until beef is tender.
- Pour the marinade off from the meat, skim off the fat, and strain. In a large skillet over low heat, melt remaining 1/4 cup butter with sugar. Cook and stir until golden in color. Pour in the strained marinade slowly, stirring until smooth and thickened. Sprinkle in the gingersnaps. Pour sauce over the meat in the Dutch oven, return the pot to low heat and simmer 30 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 168.9 mg, Fat 47.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 46.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.8 g, Sodium 1148 mg, Sugar 7 g
SAUERBRATEN IV
Enjoy! I omit the gingersnaps , because I don't like the flavor.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories German Recipes
Time P3DT5h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In large non-metal bowl, combine red wine vinegar, red wine, onions, carrots, bay leaf, whole allspice, whole cloves, peppercorns and salt. Place roast in marinade, cover and refrigerate 3 days, turning once daily.
- Remove roast from marinade; wipe dry. In a large saucepan, heat the marinade over medium-low heat. Melt 1/4 cup butter with the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the beef on all sides, sprinkling the flour over it as you turn it. Pour heated marinade into Dutch oven with the roast, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 3 hours, until beef is tender.
- Pour the marinade off from the meat, skim off the fat, and strain. In a large skillet over low heat, melt remaining 1/4 cup butter with sugar. Cook and stir until golden in color. Pour in the strained marinade slowly, stirring until smooth and thickened. Sprinkle in the gingersnaps. Pour sauce over the meat in the Dutch oven, return the pot to low heat and simmer 30 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 168.9 mg, Fat 47.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 46.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.8 g, Sodium 1148 mg, Sugar 7 g
SAUERBRATEN STEW
Found all allrecipes, originally from Taste of Home. Posted for ZWT IV, Germany. Prep time does not include overnight marination. Note that this says it's just for two.
Provided by pattikay in L.A.
Categories Stew
Time 2h30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the water, vinegar and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved; cool.
- Sprinkle beef with salt, pepper and nutmeg; place in a large resealable plastic bag.
- Add onion, parsley, bay leaf and cooled marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight.
- Drain, reserving 1/2 cup marinade. Discard bay leaf.
- Place the beef and reserved marinade in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until meat is tender.
- Stir in raisins. Combine cornstarch and cream; stir into beef mixture.
- Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Serve over noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.9, Fat 35.1, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 122.9, Sodium 983.4, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 16.6, Protein 32.6
SAUERBRATEN IV
Enjoy! I omit the gingersnaps , because I don't like the flavor.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories German Recipes
Time P3DT5h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In large non-metal bowl, combine red wine vinegar, red wine, onions, carrots, bay leaf, whole allspice, whole cloves, peppercorns and salt. Place roast in marinade, cover and refrigerate 3 days, turning once daily.
- Remove roast from marinade; wipe dry. In a large saucepan, heat the marinade over medium-low heat. Melt 1/4 cup butter with the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the beef on all sides, sprinkling the flour over it as you turn it. Pour heated marinade into Dutch oven with the roast, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 3 hours, until beef is tender.
- Pour the marinade off from the meat, skim off the fat, and strain. In a large skillet over low heat, melt remaining 1/4 cup butter with sugar. Cook and stir until golden in color. Pour in the strained marinade slowly, stirring until smooth and thickened. Sprinkle in the gingersnaps. Pour sauce over the meat in the Dutch oven, return the pot to low heat and simmer 30 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 168.9 mg, Fat 47.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 46.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.8 g, Sodium 1148 mg, Sugar 7 g
SAUERBRATEN
The best complement to this traditional German pot-roast dish is Perfect Mashed Potatoes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season beef well with salt and pepper. Tie meat tightly every 2 inches with kitchen twine, and once from end to end, to help keep meat intact. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large, heavy casserole over medium heat. Brown meat evenly on all sides, including the ends. Transfer to a plate, and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium low, add remaining 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, and onions. Cook, stirring often, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add bay leaves, tomato paste, ketchup, red-wine vinegar, and red wine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Return beef to pot, and add 2 cups water. (The liquid should come halfway up the side of the beef.) Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 1 hour, turn beef, and continue to cook until fork-tender, another 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove pot from heat. Let cool slightly, and transfer beef to a cutting board with a well. Remove twine, and let beef rest for 15 minutes. Skim the fat from the surface of the sauce in the casserole. Taste the sauce, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir in sour cream. Slice meat across the grain into 1/4-inch slices. Place meat back into sauce. Transfer to a large serving platter; ladle over sauce. Serve immediately.
SAUERBRATEN IV
Enjoy! I omit the gingersnaps , because I don't like the flavor.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories German Recipes
Time P3DT5h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In large non-metal bowl, combine red wine vinegar, red wine, onions, carrots, bay leaf, whole allspice, whole cloves, peppercorns and salt. Place roast in marinade, cover and refrigerate 3 days, turning once daily.
- Remove roast from marinade; wipe dry. In a large saucepan, heat the marinade over medium-low heat. Melt 1/4 cup butter with the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the beef on all sides, sprinkling the flour over it as you turn it. Pour heated marinade into Dutch oven with the roast, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 3 hours, until beef is tender.
- Pour the marinade off from the meat, skim off the fat, and strain. In a large skillet over low heat, melt remaining 1/4 cup butter with sugar. Cook and stir until golden in color. Pour in the strained marinade slowly, stirring until smooth and thickened. Sprinkle in the gingersnaps. Pour sauce over the meat in the Dutch oven, return the pot to low heat and simmer 30 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 168.9 mg, Fat 47.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 46.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.8 g, Sodium 1148 mg, Sugar 7 g
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef: Traditionally, sauerbraten is made with a chuck roast or bottom round roast. These cuts are tough but flavorful, and they benefit from the long cooking time.
- Marinate the beef for at least 24 hours: The marinade helps to tenderize the beef and infuse it with flavor. The longer you marinate the beef, the more flavorful it will be.
- Use a variety of spices in the marinade: Common spices used in sauerbraten marinade include juniper berries, cloves, peppercorns, bay leaves, and allspice. You can also add other spices to taste, such as garlic, onion, or paprika.
- Brown the beef before braising it: Browning the beef helps to develop its flavor and create a rich gravy.
- Simmer the beef for at least 2 hours: The beef should be cooked until it is fall-apart tender. The longer you simmer it, the more tender it will be.
- Serve sauerbraten with traditional sides: Common sides for sauerbraten include mashed potatoes, red cabbage, and dumplings.
Conclusion:
Sauerbraten is a classic German dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. It is a flavorful and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious sauerbraten that your family and friends will love.
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