Sauerbraten, Grandma Jenny's Swedish Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp pickling spices (original recipe just says mixed spices)
  • 1 tbsp juniper berries (optional, my addition)
  • 2 -4 lbs boneless beef roast ( rump , bottom or top round, or chuck boneless shoulder will do.)

Directions:

  1. Bring vinegar, water, spices, and onion to boil. Allow cooling for an hour. Place beef in a glass or porcelain container sufficient in size to allow the beef to be adequately covered by the marinade. You can add more water and vinegar (1:1 ratio) to cover. Pour marinade over the beef, cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 days (I marinate for 3-5 days depending on the size of the roast), turning once or twice daily. Do not pierce the meat.
  2. Strain and reserve marinade. Allow beef to warm to room temperature and brown in hot oil. It is important not to rush browning as this enhances the flavor of the roast. Pour strained marinade over meat, and cook like a pot roast*. Remove meat and allow it to rest for a few minutes. Heat a portion of the marinade in a pan depending how much gravy you want. Chop or grind gingersnaps into crumbs using a food processor or by hand and stir into the marinade solution- enough to thicken to a moderately heavy gravy. Slice meat and serve with the gravy and spaetzels, egg noodles, potato dumplings, or potato pancakes.
  3. * Suggestion: cook slowly in a crock-pot on low for 4-6 hours until tender.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 509.1 Kcal (2131 kJ)
Calories from fat 163.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.19g 28%
Cholesterol 188.2mg 63%
Sodium 184.45mg 8%
Potassium 811.15mg 17%
Total Carbs 22.1g 7%
Sugars 20.33g 81%
Dietary Fiber 0.52g 2%
Protein 61.45g 123%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Iron 4.8mg 27%
Calcium 59.8mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 143.52 Kcal (601 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.13g 28%
Cholesterol 53.06mg 63%
Sodium 52mg 8%
Potassium 228.67mg 17%
Total Carbs 6.23g 7%
Sugars 5.73g 81%
Dietary Fiber 0.15g 2%
Protein 17.32g 123%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 27%
Calcium 16.9mg 6%

* 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

  • 11.6
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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