“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” ~ Hal Borland ~ Icy Fingers __________________________ SAVORY SAUERBRATEN ~ Perfect comfort food for a cold winter day ... but plan ahead since the key to great flavor depends on a long marinade. _________ 4 lbs. thick round or rump roast coarse salt & freshly ground pepper 2 cups dry red wine 1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar 1/2 cup water 4 bay leaves 8 cloves 1 Tbsp. coarsely crushed peppercorns 1 Tbsp. coarsely crushed juniper berries* 1 Tbsp. mustard seeds 1/4 tsp. nutmeg (freshly grated best) 3 thinly sliced onions 1 cup chopped celery leaves 1 bunch chopped parsley 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter 2 cups chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup diced carrots 2 Tbsp. flour 4 tsp. sugar 3 cups strained cooking liquid 3/4 cup crushed gingersnaps 8 dried slivered pitted prunes (optional) coarse salt & freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup sour cream (optional) *( Penzeys Spices carries a wonderful variety of herbs and spices) Rub meat well ...
( musings of a 'HO-HUM HOUSEWIFE' )