Why Sauerbraten deserves more attention

Sauerbraten rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The hearty and deeply savoury complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using smoked pork correctly takes real skill.

regional specialities vary dramatically between Bavaria, Saxony, and the Rhineland. I encountered it first in a winter Christmas market and that context helped me understand it properly. Riesling is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Sauerbraten is the dish to start with.