Recipe of Sauerbraten

Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef roast (rump or chuck)
• 1 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 10 whole cloves
• 10 black peppercorns
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup raisins
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons flour

Directions

1. 1

   Marinate beef in red wine vinegar, onions, carrots, bay leaves, cloves, and peppercorns for at least 24 hours.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

3. 3

   Remove beef from marinade, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven; brown beef on all sides.

5. 5

   Add marinade, beef broth, brown sugar, and raisins to the Dutch oven.

6. 6

   Cover and bake for about 3 hours or until beef is tender.

7. 7

   Remove beef, strain the liquid, and set aside.

8. 8

   In a saucepan, make a roux with flour and some cooking liquid.

9. 9

   Gradually add the rest of the cooking liquid to make the gravy. Simmer until thickened.

10. 10

    Slice the Sauerbraten, pour the gravy over, and serve with red cabbage and potato dumplings. Enjoy your taste of Germany!