Add a photo

German Sauerbraten

By: Cathy Eland  
"Our family loves it when Mom prepares this wonderful old-world dish. The tender beef has a bold blend of mouth-watering seasonings. It smells so good in the oven and tastes even better! --Cathy Eland Highttown, New Jersey"

Rating: This weblink has been rated 17 times with an average star rating of 4.4 Read Reviews (11)

Rate/Review | 928 people have saved this

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
3 Hrs 10 Min
Ready In:
3 Hrs 20 Min

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 14 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 (4 pound) beef top round roast
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cups cider vinegar
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons mixed pickling spice
  • 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
  • 8 whole cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 14 gingersnaps, crushed

Directions

  1. Combine salt and ginger; rub over roast. Place in a deep glass bowl. In a saucepan, combine water, vinegar, onions, sugar, pickling spices, peppercorns, cloves and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Pour over roast; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 days, turning twice a day.
  2. Remove roast, reserving marinade; pat roast dry. In a large kettle or Dutch oven, brown roast on all sides in oil over medium-high heat. Strain marinade, reserving half of the onions and seasonings. Pour 1 cup of marinade and reserved onions and seasonings over roast (cover and refrigerate remaining marinade). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 hours or until meat is tender.
  3. Strain cooking liquid, discarding the onions and seasonings. Measure liquid; if necessary, add enough reserved marinade to equal 3 cups. Pour into a saucepan; bring to a rolling boil. Add gingersnaps; simmer until gravy is thickened. Slice roast and serve with gravy.
ADVERTISEMENT

 view all reviews »

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by Marianne Gillette 
This was the BEST sauerbraten we have ever eaten. You could cut the meat with a fork! I used a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2008 by Sgt.Rock 
Danke!! This is a great-tasting "authentic" recipe; I knew as soon as I saw the "crushed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2008 by Lamborama 
This was really, really good. My German hubby wasn't totally won over by the sweet gravy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2008 by HIJIMMY 
I adjusted recipe for 1.5# top round with a cooktime of 1.5 hours. After adding 1 cup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2008 by Pegasus 
When my mother passed away 3 years ago, she took her secret recipe with her. I've searched... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2009 by manchesterhawks1 
not to sound cliche but ,It IS JUST LIKE GRANDMA USED TO MAKE! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2008 by XYZWYATT 
This was so delicious! Very tender and full of flavor. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2008 by Dad of 3 or more 
This recipe was just perfect. I first tried Sauerbraten at a traditional German restaurant,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2009 by CTDon 
Cathy refers to a "roast" and mentions it smells good in the oven, yet she cooks the meat on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2008 by tallguy56 
Excellent Recipe!!! We loved it and it was easy to make.We didn't change a thing. MORE

 
Something worth saving?

Register now to save all your favorites in your recipe box.

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
 
Select Your Version:  United States  |  Canada  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Germany  |  France  |  China  |  Japan  |  Quebec  |  SE Asia  |  Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions What's this?