Bear Sauerbraten Recipe

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Although black bears are found all over North America, they have an Old World aura around them. Therefore, bear meat is a natural fit for many Central and Eastern European recipes. Here, a bear roast gets the traditional sauerbraten treatment with a long marinade in red wine and vinegar, with a slightly sugary sauce that pairs with the natural sweetness of the meat.

Serves: 4
Prep time: 30 minutes + marinade time
Cook time: 3 hours

Ingredients:

• 1 (4-pound) bear roast
• 1 ½ cup red wine
• 1 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 onions (1 grated, 1 chopped)
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 6 juniper berries
• 4 bay leaves
• 4 cloves
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• Kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons bacon fat
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ¼ cup golden raisins
• ¼ cup chopped parsley

Directions:

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