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Sauerbraten Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 c. vinegar
2 onions, sliced
6 bay leaves
6 whole cloves
2 tsp. salt
2 quarts of water
8 lbs. rump or bottom round roast
5 tbsp. shortening
4 tbsp. flour
4 gingersnaps
3 tsp. sugar
1/2 c. red wine
Directions:
Directions:
Combine vinegar, onion, bay leaves, cloves, salt and water. Marinate beef in mixture for 2-4 days, turning occasionally. Drain; reserving marinade. Brown meat in shortening, and remove meat from pan. Stir flour into pan and brown. Add marinade liquids, gingersnaps, and sugar. Bring to a boil and stir until thickened. Add meat, cover, and bake at 325º for 2 1/2 - 3 hours. Turn and baste frequently. Add wine 30 minutes before meat is done. Before serving, strain gravy and serve with meat and dumplings.

See recipe for potato dumplings. Serve these with sauerbraten.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12-15
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Gee-Gee's original recipe ... passed down to me. A special treat ...

 

 

 

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