Ingredient appreciation — what makes Sauerbraten special

What sets Sauerbraten apart is the handling of smoked pork. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the smoky and satisfying result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

regional specialities vary dramatically between Bavaria, Saxony, and the Rhineland. The a Bavarian beer hall atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had schnapps after the meal as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Sauerbraten is the place to start.