Germany is among one of the most successful national teams in the history of the FIFA World Cup. So successful, in fact, that it has won four championships in total: 1954, 1974, 1990 and 2014. In addition to this, they have also been runners-up on four occasions. Will they be able to clinch their fifth win?
The country’s cuisine varies from region to region. Bread is a significant element, as are currywursts, weisswursts and bratwursts. Sauerbraten, a pot roast usually served with red cabbage, potato dumplings and spätzle, is its most popular dish.
Sauerbraten
Serves 6
Ingredients
1.3kg beef rump
2 onions
2 tsp red wine vinegar
1tbsp salt
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp sugar
10 cloves
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp flour
2 tbsp vegetable oil
10 gingersnap biscuits, crumbled
Preparation
1. Place the beef, onions, vinegar, 1 cup of water, salt, pepper, sugar, cloves and bay leaves in a large pot. Cover and refrigerate for 2 days. Remove meat from marinade, pat dry and put marinade aside.
2. Season flour to taste in a large bowl and sprinkle over beef.
3. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over a medium heat and cook beef until browned. Pour marinade over beef, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-4 hours, or until beef is tender. Remove beef and slice.
4. Remove solids from the liquid and continue cooking. Add gingersnaps and simmer until mixture is thickened. Serve sliced meat topped with the gravy and accompany it with red cabbage.
