TRADITIONAL SAUERBRATEN

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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

3 pounds beef rump roast
2 large onions, chopped
1 cup red wine vinegar, or to taste
1 cup water
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon white sugar
10 whole cloves, or more to taste
2 bay leaves, or more to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
10 gingersnap cookies, crumbled

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

jennifer Bailey
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I made this sauerbraten for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Shivanjni Lata
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This was my first time making sauerbraten, and it was surprisingly easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the dish turned out beautifully.


Mohamed Mufeed
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I've made this sauerbraten recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Abdulai c Sow
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This sauerbraten recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The meat was so flavorful and the sauce was perfect.


Toysha Fraser
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I made this sauerbraten in my slow cooker, and it turned out great. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender.


moldy cheese
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This sauerbraten recipe is a bit different from the one I usually make, but it was still very good. I especially liked the addition of the juniper berries.


Gaurab Karki
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I've been making this sauerbraten recipe for years, and it never disappoints. It's a family favorite.


Lilymai Curd
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This sauerbraten recipe is the best I've ever tried. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect.


Mahdee Sabir
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I made this sauerbraten for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Amos Ssejjonje
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This was my first time making sauerbraten, and it was surprisingly easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the dish turned out beautifully.


Hyoudou Issei
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I've made this sauerbraten recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Kristophina Mutota
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This sauerbraten recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The meat was so flavorful and the sauce was perfect.


Bernadetta Lada
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I made this sauerbraten in my slow cooker, and it turned out great. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender.


MD Hridroy Hassan
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This sauerbraten recipe is a bit different from the one I usually make, but it was still very good. I especially liked the addition of the juniper berries.


Rayan Abdo
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I've been making this sauerbraten recipe for years, and it never disappoints. It's a family favorite.


Joshua Bain
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This sauerbraten recipe is the best I've ever tried. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect.


Jerry Malloy
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I made this sauerbraten for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Andres Gil
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This was my first time making sauerbraten, and it was surprisingly easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the dish turned out beautifully.


Hassain Bacha
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I've made this sauerbraten recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Ryan Razan
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This sauerbraten recipe is a keeper! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.