Quick and Easy Sauerbraten
(from brus25’s recipe box)
No need to marinade overnight. The gingersnaps are used to thicken the marinade to make a gravy. You can also use cornstarch or flour if you don’t have gingersnaps.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 180 minutes
Serves 8 people
Ingredients
- 3 lbs boneless shoulder roast
- 1 c. water
- 1 c. red wine vinegar
- dash of pepper
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 16 gingersnaps
Directions
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Season the roast with pepper, place in pan and roast, uncovered in 475 F oven until both sides are browned and turning once about 4-5 minutes each side.
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Remove from oven, pour vinegar and water over roast. Arrange onion slices on top, add bay leaves to the pot liquid. Cover and return to oven. Reduce heat to 350 F and cook 1 ½ hours or until tender.
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Add ginger snaps and cook ½ hour longer. Additional water may be added for thinner gravy