Alton Brown's Sauerbraten Recipe

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Alton Brown's Sauerbraten
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  1. 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.
  2. Cover and bring this to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. Pat the bottom round dry and rub with vegetable oil and salt on all sides.
  4. Heat a large saute pan over high heat; add the meat and brown on all sides, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  5. 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.
  6. Place into the refrigerator for 3-5 days. (If the meat is not completely submerged in the liquid, turn it over once a day.). I marinated mine for 5 days.
  7. After 3-5 days of marinating, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  8. 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.
  9. Remove the meat from the vessel and keep warm.
  10. Strain the liquid to remove the solids.
  11. Return the liquid to the pan and place over medium-high heat.
  12. Whisk in the gingersnaps and cook until thickened, stirring occasionally. (The gravy won't thicken until you remove it from the heat.).
  13. Strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
  14. Add the raisins if desired.
  15. Slice the meat and serve with the sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 290.68 Kcal (1217 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.95g 15%
Cholesterol 72.56mg 24%
Sodium 667.77mg 28%
Potassium 417.71mg 9%
Total Carbs 20.96g 7%
Sugars 15.94g 64%
Dietary Fiber 1.38g 6%
Protein 25.77g 52%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.6mg 15%
Calcium 35.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 100.51 Kcal (421 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.44g 15%
Cholesterol 25.09mg 24%
Sodium 230.89mg 28%
Potassium 144.43mg 9%
Total Carbs 7.25g 7%
Sugars 5.51g 64%
Dietary Fiber 0.48g 6%
Protein 8.91g 52%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 15%
Calcium 12.3mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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