Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Fast. While this isn’t the quickest recipe I’ve ever developed, it is made in a fraction of the time of a traditional sauerbraten recipe with the help of your Instant Pot.Easy. Use a few easy to follow instructions for this simple pour-and-cook main course. Authentic. Packed with all of the authentic German flavors you would expect from a sauerbraten recipe. Low Carb. Only 11 net carbs per serving for tender meat and flavor that can’t be matched.
What Does Sauerbraten Mean?
Sauerbraten is a traditional German roast dish. It translates as sour roast because it’s made with pickling spices as well as conventional roast ingredients. It can be made with a variety of different meats, but for this recipe I use beef.
What Cut Of Meat Is Sauerbraten Made Of?
There are several different types of beef you can use for this Sauerbraten recipe, such as Rump Roast, Eye of Round, and Chuck Roast. Basically, if you would use it for Pot Roast, you can use it for Sauerbraten. I chose to use Rump Roast for this recipe because it’s what I just happened to have in my refrigerator.
What Does Sauerbraten Taste Like?
This Instant Pot Sauerbraten is definitely a roast recipe you will want to try. This comes out incredibly tender and has a flavor like no other roast dish you’ve had. The ginger snaps at the end give it such an aromatic and sweet quality that you will love!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Don’t let the long list of ingredients in this recipe scare you off before you even get started. Many of them are kitchen staples. That being said, try not to omit any of them if you want a truly authentic experience. Here’s what you need to shop for before getting started:
Make the Spice Packet
Pickling spicesJuniper berriesBay Leaves
For the Meat
Beef Rump Roast- You will want to cut this into three large pieces for faster cooking. Sliced OnionsLarge chopped carrotsChicken BrothRed Wine VinegarMinced GingerBrown SugarKosher SaltGround Black Pepper
For Finishing
Crushed gingersnapsSour creamCoarse-Ground Mustard
How To Make Sauerbraten
What To Serve With It
I love cooking this in the Instant Pot because it’s simple enough for a weeknight dinner, but also nice enough to present to guests. Serve it with mashed potatoes or spaetzle for the most traditional pairing. Or, if you are doing low carb, you could serve it with riced cauliflower, or steamed veggies. Well, I did. I marinated one batch for 3 days, another for 1.5 days, and the third batch, I made with no marinating at all. And guess what? They all tasted the same. None of us four testers could pick out which Sauerbraten Recipe was which. So of course, in the interests of #ruthlessefficiency, I have written the recipe so that you can slap it together on any day at all, with almost no pre-planning.
How Long Does It Last?
This Sauerbraten recipe calls for a three-pound roast, so it does make a significant amount of food. If you have leftovers (we certainly did) you can expect them to last up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
More Great German Recipes
If you’re looking for more great German recipes, check out my Instant Pot German Red Cabbage. Make this delightfully sweet and sour side vegetarian dish right in your Instant Pot. For another incredibly simple German recipe, try my Currywurst recipe. It’s low carb, flavorful, and made in your air fryer. If you love this Sauerbraten recipe as much as we do, make sure you share it with your friends on Facebook and Instagram so they can try it too. Don’t forget to Pin it so you can make it again soon!
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