Old Munich Sauerbraten(Clay-Pot)
-----MARINADE----- 1 c Vinegar -- or more 1 c Water 10 Whole cloves 1 Bouqet garni made of: 4 Bay leaves 2 Sprigs celery leaves 1 Sprig fresh thyme 3 Juniper berries -- crushed 1 l...
Ingredients
- 1cup water
- 10whole cloves
- 1bouqet garni made of:
- 4bay leaves
- 2sprigs celery leaves
- 1sprig fresh thyme
- 3juniper berries -- crushed
- 1large onion -- sliced thin
Directions
- 1
MARINADE----- 1 c Vinegar -- or more 1 c Water 10 Whole cloves 1 Bouqet garni made of: 4 Bay leaves 2 Sprigs celery leaves 1 Sprig fresh thy
- 2
Add the meat and for best results marinate for 10 days, if not more
- 3
Turn twice daily
- 4
When ready to cook, presoak a large clay pot, top and bottom, in water for 15 minutes
- 5
Remove the meat from marinade, put in a large frying pan, and sear on all sides in the hot bacon fat
- 6
Meanwhile, pour the marinade into a saucepan and reduce to 1/3 its original volume by boiling rapidly, uncovered
- 7
Place the meat in the presoaked pot, then add the marinade and all the other ingredients except the arrowroot
- 8
Cover the pot and place it in a cold oven