Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 1 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, additional for seasoning meat
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 whole cloves
- 12 juniper berries
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 (3 1/2 to 4-pound) bottom round
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 18 dark old-fashioned gingersnaps (about 5 ounces), crushed
- 1/2 cup seedless raisins, optional
Directions
In a large saucepan over high heat combine the water, cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, onion, carrot, salt, pepper, bay leaves, cloves, juniper, and mustard seeds. Cover and bring this to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Pat the bottom round dry and rub with vegetable oil and salt on all sides. Heat a large saute pan over high heat; add the meat and brown on all sides, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side.
When the marinade has cooled to a point where you can stick your finger in it and not be burned, place the meat in a non-reactive vessel and pour over the marinade. Place into the refrigerator for 3 days. If the meat is not completely submerged in the liquid, turn it over once a day.
After 3 days of marinating, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Add the sugar to the meat and marinade, cover and place on the middle rack of the oven and cook until tender, approximately 4 hours.
Remove the meat from the vessel and keep warm. Strain the liquid to remove the solids. Return the liquid to the pan and place over medium-high heat. Whisk in the gingersnaps and cook until thickened, stirring occasionally. Strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve to remove any lumps. Add the raisins if desired. Slice the meat and serve with the sauce.














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By Joel S.
Calgary, AB
on January 21, 2012
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The only reason I have given this recipe only 3 stars is because of the choice of the cut of meat. Round lacks flavour as far as I am concerned. I substituted a 7 Bone Blade Roast for the Round and marinated for an extra two days bringing the total to 5 days. Due to the higher fat and collagen content of Blade, the meat was much moister and was far more flavourful than my first stab with Round.
I substituted Cross Rib and Short Rib using the same recipe as well. What can I say, the ribs were one of the most amazing experiences my palate ever experienced. Tender, full of flavour, and moist beyond belief.
Mutton, the leg or shoulder, also works supremely well with this recipe. Add two healthy pinches of cumin seeds to the marinade.
The recipe deserves 5 stars when the right cut of meat is used.
By foodie-carole
Toms River, New...
on January 19, 2012
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Best Sauerbraten ever! Everyone loved it.
By Susan Amlani
on January 07, 2012
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I made this for a dinner party tonight and it was a big hit!!! It's perfect the way it is, no modification required. I love, love, love it!!!!
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