Description
Traditional Schweinebraten is a Bavarian-style German roast made with well-seasoned meat, slow-cooked with aromatic vegetables and a rich beer or broth-based gravy. It’s perfect for family dinners and festive occasions.
Ingredients
- 3–4 lbs boneless lamb shoulder or beef chuck roast
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp caraway seeds
- 2 onions, quartered
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 ½ cups non-alcoholic dark malt beverage or stock
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp flour or cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Score the top fat layer of the roast in a crisscross pattern without cutting into the meat.
- Rub the roast with salt, pepper, paprika, and caraway seeds. Let it rest at room temperature.
- Place quartered onions, sliced carrots, and chopped celery into a roasting pan or Dutch oven.
- Pour the malt beverage and broth over the vegetables.
- Place the seasoned roast on top of the vegetables, fat-side up.
- Roast uncovered for about 1 ½ hours, basting occasionally with pan juices.
- Increase oven temperature for the last 15–20 minutes to create a crispy, golden crust.
- Transfer the roast to a cutting board and rest for 10–15 minutes.
- Strain the pan juices into a saucepan and simmer to reduce. Optionally, thicken with flour or cornstarch slurry.
- Slice the roast and serve with the prepared gravy.
Notes
- You can substitute beef or lamb with pork shoulder for a more traditional version.
- Using malt beverage adds a deep, malty flavor; apple cider or broth are great alternatives.
- Letting the meat rest after roasting ensures juiciness.
- Add root vegetables like turnips or potatoes to the pan for a one-pan meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
