Quick Sauerbraten
The moist, flavor infusing heat of the pressure cooker is ideally suited to this classic recipe. What would normally take days to make traditionally is prepared to perfection in under an hour.
2 |
tablespoons vegetable oil | |
3 1/2 |
pound chuck roast | |
2 |
cups vinegar | |
2 |
cups water | |
1 |
tablespoon salt | |
1/2 |
teaspoon pepper | |
3 |
tablespoons brown sugar | |
1/2 |
teaspoon sage | |
1 |
teaspoon dried thyme | |
1 |
clove garlic, halved | |
3 |
onions, sliced | |
1 |
tablespoon ground cloves | |
3 |
bay leaves | |
5 |
celery tops, chopped | |
6 |
finely ground ginger snaps, optional |
Heat oil in 4- or 6-quart pressure cooker over medium heat. Brown roast on all sides. Add remaining ingredients. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe. COOK 35 MINUTES at 15 pounds pressure with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Makes 8 servings