Description
This Creamy German Hunter’s Sauce, known as Jägersoße, is a rich and flavorful mushroom-based sauce perfect for pairing with schnitzel, pork chops, or pan-fried chicken. It combines sautéed mushrooms, onions, and garlic with a creamy blend of tomato paste, beef broth, and heavy cream, seasoned with Worcestershire sauce and herbs to deliver a deliciously savory accompaniment.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option)
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté the Onions: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Cook the Mushrooms: Stir in the sliced mushrooms and continue cooking for 5–7 minutes until they release their moisture and start to brown lightly.
- Add Garlic and Tomato Paste: Mix in the minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking and stirring for about 1 minute to develop the flavors.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir well to evenly coat the ingredients, which will help thicken the sauce.
- Incorporate Beef Broth: Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring continuously to avoid lumps and combine thoroughly.
- Add Cream and Seasonings: Pour in the heavy cream and add Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Stir the sauce well.
- Simmer Until Thickened: Lower the heat and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens into a creamy consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving alongside your choice of meat.
Notes
- This sauce pairs wonderfully with schnitzel, pork chops, or pan-fried chicken.
- For enhanced depth of flavor, add a splash of dry white wine or a touch of Dijon mustard.
- Can be made ahead and gently reheated on the stovetop without losing its creamy texture.
- Use gluten-free flour to make this sauce gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
