Recipe: Quick Apple Sauerbraten (microwave)

QUICK APPLE SAUERBRATEN

Sauerbraten cooked traditionally or in the microwave, should be marinated at least one day for a distinct, authentic flavor.

1 medium onion, sliced
2 cups sliced carrots
2 cups apple cider
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon allspice
1 bay leaf
1 boneless pot roast (3-pound)
2 Jonagold or Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon brown sugar
10 gingersnap cookies, crushed

In large microwave-safe casserole, combine onion, carrots, cider, vinegar, salt, allspice, and bay leaf; add pot roast. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 24 to 48 hours, turning roast and stirring ingredients twice a day.

About 1 1/2 before serving, drain off 2 cups marinade and reserve. Add apples to pot roast mixture.

Cover and microwave on medium (50 percent) 40 to 45 minutes or until meat is fork-tender. (If microwave does not have carousel, rotate dish every 20 minutes.)

TO MAKE GRAVY:
Combine flour and sugar in microwave-safe bowl; slowly stir in reserved marinade, mixing until smooth. Microwave on high (100 percent) stirring frequently, 3 to 4 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in pot roast drippings and gingersnaps; mix well.

TO SERVE:
Arrange pot roast, apples, carrots, and onions on serving platter. Ladle gravy over all and serve immediately.

Servings: 8
Source: Washington Apple Commission