KATE'S EASY GERMAN SAUERBRATEN

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This is a slow-cooker version of a classic German recipe. Sauerbraten is often served with red cabbage and spaetzle noodles.

Provided by kateshort

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time P2DT8h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups water
1 cup red wine
1 cup cider vinegar
1 lemon, sliced
½ large onion, diced
1 clove garlic, diced
10 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon juniper berries, crushed
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
1 (4 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
2 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped carrots
1 cup diced celery
8 gingersnap cookies, crushed

Steps:

  • Heat water, red wine, cider vinegar, lemon, 1/2 onion, garlic, cloves, bay leaves, white sugar, salt, juniper berries, and peppercorns in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Allow marinade to cool and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add beef roast, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 2 to 3 days, turning the roast twice a day.
  • Place onions, carrots, and celery in a slow cooker. Remove roast from marinade and place atop vegetables. Strain marinade and pour 2 1/2 cups over roast; reserve remaining marinade.
  • Cover and cook roast on Low for 8 hours. Turn slow cooker off. Transfer roast to a cutting board and cover with aluminum foil. Strain cooking liquid into a large bowl and return vegetables to slow cooker to rest.
  • Heat about 3 cups cooking liquid and gingersnaps in a saucepan over medium-high heat, adding reserved marinade as needed, until gravy is thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Slice roast and serve with vegetables and gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 103.3 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 1875.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

Shamar Goodas
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The meat was a bit dry, but the sauce was very good. I'll try cooking the meat for a shorter amount of time next time.


Habtamu Ashebir
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This recipe was a bit too sour for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Owena Wilson
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I'm not a big fan of sauerbraten, but my husband loves it. He said this recipe was the best he's ever had. So, I guess that means it's a good recipe!


Simiso Sazi
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5 stars! This recipe is a winner. The meat was fall-apart tender and the sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Omer Faruk
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This was my first time making sauerbraten, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the end result was a delicious and authentic German dish.


Syeda Shah
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meat is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is perfect. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Sohan Boss
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This sauerbraten recipe is a keeper! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it with spaetzle and red cabbage, and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely make this again!