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This German sauerbraten recipe is the very definition of comfort. While it looks simple on the plate, it requires some prep work (although the active cooking time isn’t really too long). The magic of sauerbraten comes from marinating the beef in a tangy, spiced liquid for several days before slowly braising it. The result is one of the most tender bites of meat you’ll ever taste, with some sour sweetness from the brine. It goes perfectly with homey side dishes like potato dumplings, spaetzle<\/a> and braised red cabbage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What is sauerbraten?<\/h2>\n

Sauerbraten, which translates to “sour roast,” is a traditional German beef dish. To make it, a tougher cut of beef<\/a> like a chuck roast or rump roast is marinated for several days before being braised in a sweet and tangy liquid. Though recipes vary from region to region, the braising liquid generally includes vinegar, red wine or a combination of both. Originally created to use up the odds and ends of meat, sauerbraten is still a great way to prepare those tougher cuts.<\/p>\n

Sauerbraten Ingredients<\/h2>\n

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