Description
Creamy German Hunter’s Sauce (Jägersoße) is a rich and savory gravy that elevates your meals with its luxurious blend of mushrooms, onions, and crispy bacon. This comforting sauce is a staple in German cuisine and pairs beautifully with meats like pork and veal, or even pasta for an indulgent twist. Its creamy texture and hearty flavors create a warm dining experience that is perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this versatile sauce will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sliced mushrooms
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup bacon, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup bone broth or stock
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme, divided
- Salt + pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1/4 cup parsley leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by cleaning and slicing the mushrooms, chopping the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove it with a slotted spoon, leaving the fat in the pan.
- Add butter to the skillet; sauté the onion until translucent then add garlic and mushrooms until golden.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture to create a roux; stir well for about two minutes.
- Gradually add bone broth while stirring; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Temper sour cream by mixing it with some hot sauce before adding it to prevent curdling.
- Stir in the tempered sour cream and cooked bacon; season to taste and simmer gently until thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg