38 vinegar gravy recipes

Sauerbraten is a classic German pot roast marinated 2 to 3 days in a spiced vinegar brine with peppercorns, bay leaves, and cloves, then braised until fork-tender with a sweet-sour gravy.

Marinated venison roast soaked overnight in spiced vinegar and brandy, larded with salt pork and slow-roasted until tender. Finished with a glossy currant jelly pan gravy. A classic hunter's table centerpiece.

Classic German sauerbraten made with venison: a 3-day vinegar and spice marinade, hours of slow braising, and a tangy-sweet gingersnap gravy. This is the ultimate project recipe for wild game lovers.

Carbonnade flamande, the Belgian beef-and-beer stew: chunks of beef simmered low in dark stout with caramelized onions, brown sugar, vinegar, and a Dijon-smeared piece of stale bread that thickens the gravy.

Crock pot lemonade chicken: chicken browned and slow-cooked in a sweet-tangy glaze of frozen lemonade concentrate, brown sugar, ketchup and vinegar, then thickened into a glossy gravy and served over rice. An easy set-and-forget dinner.

A slow-braised Swedish beef chuck roast with an unexpected twist: anchovies, whiskey, vinegar, and brown sugar build a deeply savory pan sauce. Fork-tender after 2 hours. Add cream to the pan juices for a silky gravy.