Summary
Ingredients
Advent – Sauerbraten
Instructions
- Heat the white balsamic vinegar and vegetable or beef stock to a boil over high heat.
- Add the chopped onions, diced carrots, bay leaves, star anise, and gingerbread spice. Return to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the marinade cool to room temperature (roughly 30 minutes). Stir in the buttermilk.
- Wash the roast and pat dry. Place in a container and pour the marinade over it, ensuring the meat is completely submerged. Cover the container.
- Refrigerate for 3 days, turning the meat once daily.
- Remove the meat from the marinade and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the clarified butter in a roasting pot over medium-high heat. Brown the meat on all sides, about 8-10 minutes total.
- Strain the marinade through a sieve, separating the liquid from the solids.
- Add the strained vegetables and spices to the pot with the meat and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour 500 ml of the strained marinade liquid into the pot and cover with a lid. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours.
- While the meat cooks, soak the raisins in water or cognac for roughly 20-30 minutes.
- When the roast is finished cooking, remove it from the pot and keep it warm on a serving platter.
- Strain the cooking liquid through a sieve into a separate saucepan.
- Stir in the drained raisins and cream. Simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and honey to taste.
- If desired, thicken the sauce to your preference.