How long should I marinate a Sauerbraten roast? (Internet recipes vary from 8 hours to 4 days)?

Answer 1

My friend - the longer the better. Eight hours the minimum - for my book 24 hours is plenty, 96 hours is a luxury. Remember to bring the meat to room temp. before putting into the oven.

Answer 2

Depends on how acidic your marinade is. The more acid the shorter time. Beer? Go 4 days. Wine? I'd stop at 12 to 24 hours. Vinegar? Stop at 12 hours. Vinegar and wine? Stop at 24. Now keep in mind that the longer you let meat sit in acidic marinades the more the proteins denature. Is this bad? It depends on the outcome you are looking for and the cooking method. Sauerbraten is slow cooked so the longer marinade, think cuts and cheaper cuts lends it to be marinaded longer and the outcome will have a slightly sour "Corned" flavor.

Answer 3

How can I keep a marinaded sauerbraten for a week before cooking? I was planning to have it this weekend, but our friends are not coming til next week! Should I keep it in marinade? Freeze it? Separate the meat and marinade after 4 days.

Answer 4

My aunt would make sauerbraten every holiday and yes..she was German. She would always marinate the meat for no less than 3 days. Three to four days is best, but of course the longer you marinate it, the stronger the flavour will be.

Answer 5

It has been a long time since I made Sauerbraten. I do remember, however, that it had to marinate at least 48 hours.

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Answer 6

I generally marinade it for 3-4 days. Don't let it go too long, or it will end up being mushy, which is not very appetizing


I make it for my sister's birthday most years, with dumplings and red cabbage.

Answer 7

Follow the recipe.