German Food for Beginners: Making Sauerbraten!

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice mimics flavor without alcohol.

beef roast

🥗Healthier: pork roast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken is more affordable and lower in fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar adds depth without extra cost.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces calories and cost.

Combine 1 cup of water, 1 cup of white vinegar, and 1 cup of red wine vinegar in a measuring cup.

Pour the marinade over the chuck roast in a container and cover it, then refrigerate for 3 to 4 days, flipping the meat once a day.

After marinating, remove the roast from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels.

Season the dried roast with salt and black pepper.

Roll the roast in flour to coat it on all sides.

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the roast from the Dutch oven and set it aside.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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