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German Hunter Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating in Germany, Jägersauce, or Hunter's Sauce, is traditionally served with meats like schnitzel or game. It reflects the rustic cooking style of hunters who would use local ingredients to create hearty, flavorful sauces. Today, it is enjoyed in various forms across Germany and beyond, often adapted to suit modern tastes and available ingredients.

GermanDEsauce
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound cremini mushrooms
1 medium onion
3 oz. bacon (finely cut into cubes)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tsp. butter
1 tbsp. flour
2 cubes dark basic sauce (or 1/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth)
¼ cup sour cream
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice offers a non-alcoholic option while white wine is often less expensive.

1

Peel and chop onion finely.

2

Cut bacon into small cubes.

3

Clean the mushrooms and cut into slices.

4

In a medium sized pan fry onion and bacon cubes until golden brown.

5

Add mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes or until almost tender.

6

Melt in butter and sauce cubes.

7

Sprinkle with flour and mix well.

8

Add heavy whipping cream and bring to a boil and season with salt and pepper.

9

Reduce to low heat and add sour cream.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

medium sized pan

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

JägersauceHunter's Sauce
Local Name: Jägersoße

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