Crock-pot Sauerbraten

Sauerbraten is a traditional marinated German pot roast. Crock-pot Sauerbraten is an adapted version of the traditional.

One of these sauerbraten recipes is marinated as per tradition the other is not.

Marinated Crock-pot Sauerbraten with Spaetzle

1 (4 lb.) round rump roast
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 to 2 c. crushed gingersnaps
2 c. water
2 c. red wine vinegar
2 medium onions, sliced thin
1 large lemon, sliced thin
12 whole cloves, crushed
8 peppercorns, crushed
6 bay leaves, crushed
1 Tbsp. Sugar
1 Tbsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. ground ginger

Place the rump roast in a porcelain crock (crock-pot will do).

In a large saucepan, combine the water, red wine vinegar, sliced onions, sliced lemon, cloves, peppercorns, bay leaves, sugar, salt and ginger. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Pour the mixture over the rump roast. Cover the crock and place it in the refrigerator for 72 to 96 hours. Remove occasionally and turn roast, at least once a day.

Remove the roast, pat it dry and strain the marinade.

Heat the oil in a skillet and brown the roast on all sides.

Place the roast in the crock-pot and cover with the marinade. Cook on high for 5 to 6 hours.

Remove the roast from the crock-pot.

Pour the liquid into a saucepan and simmer slowly, adding the crushed gingersnaps until the gravy is smooth and thickened to desired consistency.

Serve with this Crock-pot Sauerbraten with spaetzle.

2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. Salt

Mix the eggs, milk, flour and salt. Place on a breadboard and cut with a spatula into salted water. Cook 1 minute after the spaetzles rise to the top of the water.

Savory Crock-pot Sauerbraten Recipe

1 chuck roast (about 4 lb.)
Salt and pepper
2 onions, sliced
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed Beef broth
1/3 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. cider vinegar
8 gingersnaps
Noodles

Sprinkle the roast on all sides with salt and pepper. Place the roast in a crock-pot. Add the onion, broth, brown sugar and vinegar. Cover tightly and cook 5 to 6 hours on high.

Remove the roast and set aside. Add the crumbled gingersnaps to the sauce in the crock-pot. Stir until the sauce thickens. Slice the sauerbraten and spoon the sauce over the slices.

Serve this Crock-pot Sauerbraten with cooked noodles.