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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 Tbsp Oil (e.g., Olive Oil)
1 Onion or Shallot
150 g Bacon, diced
500 g Mushrooms, sliced
2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
100 ml Red Wine
250 ml Cream
350 ml Chicken Broth
1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
Salt & Pepper
2 Tbsp Corn Starch

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

Heat the oil in the pan, then add the onion and bacon and fry for a couple of minutes.

2

Add the mushrooms and fry for a few minutes, then stir in the tomato paste and roast it lightly with the mushrooms.

3

Pour in the red wine and cook until the wine has evaporated.

4

Put in the cream and chicken broth and cook for about 10 minutes.

5

Season with Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and some salt & pepper.

6

Bind the sauce by mixing the starch with some cold water. While stirring, carefully add the starch to the sauce until it thickens to the right consistency.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

electric panregular pan

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

JägersauceHunter's Sauce
Local Name: Jägersoße

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