Sauerbraten
/ˈzaʊ̯ɐˌbraːtn̩/noun
A German dish of beef or other meat marinated for several days in a sour mixture before being braised or roasted.
Did you know?The vinegar-based marinade was historically practical as much as culinary: it helped preserve meat and tenderize tougher cuts before refrigeration existed.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sū́ros
“Sour; having a sharp, acidic taste”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*sūraz
“Sour or fermented-tasting”
Old High German
OHG
sūr
“Sour; acidic”
Old High German
OHG
brātōn
“To roast or cook over heat”
Middle High German
MHG
sūrbrāten
“Sour-roasted meat”
Modern German
German
Sauerbraten
“Meat marinated in a sour liquid and roasted or braised”