Sauerbraten
Sauerbraten is a classic German pot roast known for its tender meat marinated in a tangy vinegar mixture, infused with spices and citrus. The slow braising process yields rich, flavorful meat perfect for hearty dinners and special occasions, appealing to those who enjoy robust, savory flavors.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Wipe a 4-pound pot roast with a clean, damp cloth.
- Combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, peppercorns, cloves, and bay leaves in a saucepan.
- Heat the mixture without boiling.
- Pour the hot marinade over the meat and allow to cool.
- Add the lemon slices to the meat in the marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate, turning the meat over each day for 3 to 4 days.
- Remove the meat from the marinade.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of butter in a pan.
- Add the pot roast and brown it slowly.
- Add 1 1/2 to 2 cups of marinade; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover tightly, and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
- Add more liquid as needed, ensuring it only simmers and never boils.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
442
kcal
22% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).