by: Gerhild Fulson / Cookbook Author, Blogger, German Oma!
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Make Oma's German sauerbraten in a pressure cooker in order to have this traditional German dinner on your table in 2 hours rather than 5 days!
And, it's WUNDERBAR!
In the photo above, I'm just about to seal the Instant Pot pressure cooker. The meat has been browned and is ready to become fork-tender in just about one hour (the pressure and release time).
Sauerbraten can be so easy and quick to make, especially using a pressure cooker. No marinating for days.
Now, the results won't be the same in a side-by-side comparison, but if it's already 4 pm and you want dinner on the table at 6 pm, this is the one you make.
It's tender. It's got that sauerbraten flavor. What's not to love?
Here, I'm serving this pressure cooked sauerbraten with creamed Brussels sprouts and boiled potatoes. Traditional German dinner. Wunderbar!
A traditional German Sauerbraten is so easy to make, but it's NOT quick ... it takes time to marinate and to cook.
One needs to plan several days for the marinating to take place. So, if you're wanting a sauerbraten dinner, but you didn't plan it in advance, using the pressure cooker will make it happen.
That's what I did above. While the meat was cooking I cooked the Brussels sprouts and the potatoes. I even had time to catch up on my Facebook posts. I started at 4 and we ate at 6. :)
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Here's the traditionally marinated German Sauerbraten recipe from my Mutti. She even used the slow cooker to make it easier.
Mutti loved to use her slow cooker, so she converted the traditional recipe she grew up with (the kind that marinates for days) for the slow cooker. You can check it out here. No slow cooker? I've included the instructions for stove top as well.
But, you're wanting fast, right now? Here's the Pressure cooker recipe that I'm sure will become a favorite. I've only used the Instant Pot pressure cooker, but I'm sure it will work in any other type as well.
Make Oma's German sauerbraten in a pressure cooker in order to have this traditional German dinner on your table in 2 hours rather than 5 days!
In the photo here, I'm just about to seal the Instant Pot pressure cooker. The meat has been browned and is ready to become fork-tender in just about one hour. Serve this with some red cabbage on the side. YUM!
Prep Time
20 minutes |
Cook + Pressure Time
80 minutes |
Total Time120 minutes |
Makes 4 - 6 servings
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