Best 8 Howards Sauerbraten Recipes

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**Howard's Sauerbraten: A Culinary Journey Through German Tradition**

Sauerbraten, a quintessential German dish, is a marinated and braised beef roast that tantalizes taste buds with its rich, tangy flavor. This delectable dish has been passed down through generations, each family adding their own unique touch to the recipe. Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the secrets behind Howard's Sauerbraten, a recipe that has been perfected over decades. Discover the intricate blend of spices, the tender slow-cooked beef, and the velvety smooth sauce that makes this dish truly exceptional. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to explore new culinary horizons, Howard's Sauerbraten is sure to delight and impress.

**Explore the Culinary Delights:**

* **Howard's Sauerbraten Recipe:** Immerse yourself in the traditional flavors of Germany with this classic Sauerbraten recipe. From marinating the beef to braising it to perfection, this step-by-step guide ensures that you create a dish that is bursting with flavor.

* **Sauerbraten Marinade Variations:** Elevate your Sauerbraten experience with a variety of marinade options. Discover how different spices, herbs, and wine combinations can create unique flavor profiles that tantalize the palate.

* **Sauerbraten Sauce Variations:** Take your Sauerbraten sauce to the next level with a selection of delectable variations. From rich and savory to sweet and tangy, these sauces add an extra layer of complexity to the dish.

* **Sauerbraten Serving Suggestions:** Enhance your Sauerbraten experience with a range of classic German sides. From hearty dumplings to tangy red cabbage, these accompaniments perfectly complement the rich flavors of the main course.

* **Sauerbraten FAQs:** Unravel the mysteries of Sauerbraten with a comprehensive collection of frequently asked questions. Learn the secrets to achieving a tender and flavorful roast, troubleshooting common challenges, and storing leftovers like a pro.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

SAUERBRATEN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 cup dry red wine
1 cup red wine vinegar
2 large onions, cut into large chunks
5 cloves garlic; 3 crushed, 2 chopped
10 sprigs fresh thyme, plus 1 tablespoon chopped leaves
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon juniper berries (available in the spice aisle)
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1 3-to-4-pound boneless beef top chuck roast
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons crushed gingersnap cookies
Freshly ground pepper
Spaetzle, for serving (see page 152)
Sour cream, for serving (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

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



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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

4 cups water
2 cups red wine vinegar
12 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
3 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons brown sugar
1 boneless beef chuck roast or rump roast (4 pounds)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion, cut into wedges
5 medium carrots, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
2 celery ribs, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces

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



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"THE WHOLE FAMILY helped prepared this sauerbraten. We children had fun mixing the spices and pounding them on the hearth, then Dad mixed them with salt and rubbed them into the meat. The tantalizing aromas escalated as the sauerbraten cooked.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h25m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
1 tablespoon whole allspice
1 tablespoon salt
1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (4 to 5 pounds)
4 bacon strips, diced
1 cup vinegar
1 cup water
12 whole peppercorns
12 whole allspice
1 large onion, sliced
2 bay leaves
1 jar (12 to 13 ounces) plum preserves or preserves of your choice
2 gingersnaps, crushed
1 cup beef broth or port wine
1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Place tablespoons of peppercorns and allspice in a cloth bag; crush. Mix in salt; rub over roast. Set aside. In a large Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon., In the same pan, brown roast in drippings, over medium heat, on all sides. Add the vinegar, water, whole peppercorns, whole allspice, onion, bay leaves and reserved bacon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours. Stir in preserves and gingersnaps; cook 1 hour longer or until meat is tender. , Chill roast overnight in cooking liquid. Skim off fat. Heat roast slowly in cooking liquid until heated through, about 1 hour., Remove roast and keep warm. Strain cooking liquid; return 3-1/2 cups to pan. Combine broth and flour; stir into cooking liquid. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Slice roast; serve with gravy.

Nutrition Facts :

TRADITIONAL GERMAN SAUERBRATEN



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This sour beef dish was often cooked by my German grandmother. It is perfect for any Oktoberfest celebration and is sure to get many rave reviews. My wife was not so hot on the idea of sour beef until she tried it in Germanland in Epcot Center. Serve with potato dumplings, potato pancakes or boiled potatoes (or boiled cauliflower).

Provided by Jerry

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time P3DT2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 ½ pounds beef round steak
1 tablespoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
16 fluid ounces vinegar
1 ½ cups sliced carrots
1 cup sliced onion
12 peppercorns
5 whole cloves
3 bay leaves
1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ cup butter
8 gingersnap cookies, crushed, or more to taste
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Wipe beef with a damp cloth and season with salt and pepper. Place seasoned beef in a large glass bowl.
  • Combine vinegar, carrots, onion, peppercorns, cloves, bay leaves, and parsley in a bowl; pour over beef. Cover dish tightly with a lid or plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate beef, turning daily, for 3 to 7 days.
  • Drain meat, reserving liquid and vegetables. Rub flour over all sides of beef.
  • Heat butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; brown beef on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Add onions, carrots, and 2 cups reserved liquid. Cover Dutch oven, lower heat to medium-low, and simmer until meat is tender, about 2 hours. Transfer beef to a serving platter.
  • Stir gingersnap crumbs and sugar into the liquid in Dutch oven; cook and stir until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 121.1 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 41.1 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1011.3 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

SAUERBRATEN



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time P3DT4h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups water
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, additional for seasoning meat
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
6 whole cloves
12 juniper berries
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 (3 1/2 to 4-pound) bottom round
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup sugar
18 dark old-fashioned gingersnaps (about 5 ounces), crushed
1/2 cup seedless raisins, optional

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



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 pounds round roast of beef
2 cups dry red wine
2 to 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup tomato puree
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground cloves
8 crushed gingersnaps
2 cups beef broth
2 onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except beef to form marinade. Marinate beef for two to three days.
  • Cook meat in marinade on top of stove over low heat in heavy covered pot, about two to two-and-a-half hours or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 893, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 53 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 1108 milligrams, Sugar 35 grams, TransFat 3 grams

CROCK POT SAUERBRATEN



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Looking for something to serve for Oktoberfest? NOTE: Plan ahead because this needs to marinate for 3 days. This is surprisingly easy to make. Assembling the marinade takes very little time and the actual cooking is done in a crock pot, leaving you free to enjoy your day however you wish. The important thing is not to skimp on the marinating time.

Provided by Roxi3617

Categories     Meat

Time 7h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups water
1 cup cider vinegar
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 lemon, cut in 8 wedges
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon peppercorn
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1 (4 -4 1/2 lb) lean top round roast
1/4 cup brown sugar
12 gingersnaps, crushed
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon flour

Steps:

  • Combine the first 8 ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Cool.
  • Place beef in a glass 9 x 13" baking dish. Pour cooled marinade over beef. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator for 3 days, turning twice daily.
  • Remove meat and place in a 7-8 quart slow cooker. Strain marinade and pour over beef. Cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until beef starts to fall apart on the edges.
  • Remove beef to a platter and slice 1/4" thick. Set aside.
  • Strain liquid and return to crock pot, turn to high. Add the brown sugar and gingersnaps, stirring until dissolved. Mix the flour into the 1/4 cup water. Stir into the liquid and heat and stir for 5 minutes. Return the beef to the gravy. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes more or until the gravy is thickened. Serve with hot noodles or Spaetzle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619.5, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 208.7, Sodium 848.7, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 12.9, Protein 68

Tips:

  • Use a Dutch oven or other heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid. This will help to keep the meat moist and tender.
  • Brown the meat in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pot. This will help to ensure that the meat gets evenly browned.
  • Do not add the vinegar to the pot until after the meat has browned. This will help to prevent the meat from becoming tough.
  • Use a good quality red wine. A dry red wine, such as a cabernet sauvignon or merlot, is a good choice.
  • Add plenty of spices and herbs to the pot. This will help to give the sauerbraten a rich and flavorful taste.
  • Simmer the sauerbraten for at least 2 hours, or until the meat is fall-apart tender.
  • Serve the sauerbraten with mashed potatoes, spaetzle, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

Sauerbraten is a classic German dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe is easy to follow and produces a delicious and flavorful sauerbraten. Be sure to give it a try the next time you are looking for a special meal to serve your family and friends.

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