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sauerbraten
noun
sau·er·bra·ten
ˈsau̇(-ə)r-ˌbrä-tᵊn
: oven-roasted or pot-roasted beef marinated before cooking in vinegar with peppercorns, garlic, onions, and bay leaves
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How the unfried dumplings and sauerbraten were a taste of German roots for my great-great-grandmother Julia and her kin.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2022
These items include the pork schnitzel sandwich, sauerbraten, Hofbrau beer cheeseburger and Krautwickel Deutsche Wurst, as well as 20 Oktoberfest beers.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2021
Savor schnitzels, sausages, sauerbraten, pretzels and more – lederhosen optional.
—Andrea McHugh and Julie Loffredi, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2021
Aficionados of authentic German fare know their schnitzel, rouladen, sauerbraten and schweinsbraten, too.
—Mary Bergin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Sep. 2020
But in the warm-weather months, the pretty and spacious Biergarten is the place to dig into sausages, smoked fish, sauerbraten, pretzels and other beer-friendly fare.
—Rick Nelson, Star Tribune, 4 Sep. 2020
The cookies dissolved into a silky sauce that’s a little lighter in color than traditional sauerbraten gravy, but still full of potent flavor.
—Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 19 Feb. 2020
There’s also tons of live entertainment on the schedule, as well as authentic German food, beer and wine, including jagerschnitzel, brats and sauerkraut and sauerbraten.
—Sarah Kuta, The Know, 13 Sep. 2019
Foods include sauerbraten, wiener schnitzel and a German sausage platter.
—Kathy Flanigan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2019
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Word History
Etymology
German, from sauer sour + Braten roast meat
First Known Use
1889, in the meaning defined above
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“Sauerbraten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sauerbraten. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.
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sauerbraten
noun
sau·er·bra·ten
ˈsau̇(-ə)r-ˌbrät-ᵊn
: beef soaked in vinegar and seasonings before being roasted
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