Real German Sauerbraten

Name: Real German Sauerbraten
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1.25 kg beef rump or chuck roast (see notes); 500 ml red wine; 250 ml red wine vinegar; 3 bay leaves; 3 shallots (peeled and sliced); 2 Tbsp mustard seeds; 1 Tbsp black peppercorns; 1 Tbsp coriander seeds; 1 Tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp juniper berries; 1 tsp allspice berries (optional); 1 tsp caraway seeds; ½ tsp whole cloves; 1 tsp sea salt or kosher salt; ½ head celeriac (celery root, diced); 2 large carrots (diced); 1 leek (diced); 1 Tbsp vegetable oil; 250 ml beef broth; 1 Tbsp tomato paste; 4 ginger or spice cookies (crushed (ginger snaps, speculaas etc.)); 1-2 Tbsp cornstarch (optional); sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:2h 30min

One of the most delicious and traditional ways to serve beef roast, my authentic German Sauerbraten recipe is made from beef that has been marinated in wine, vinegar and spices, then slow-roasted to fork-tender perfection. Serve with red cabbage and potato dumplings for a proper German feast!

Updated at: Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:09:37 GMT