Description
Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of this Creamy German Hunter’s Sauce, a classic recipe made with bacon, mushrooms, and a touch of cream. Perfectly paired with pork schnitzel or wild game!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 oz bacon, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1/2 cup dry White wine
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Seasonings:
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Cook onions, mushrooms, and butter until browned.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and cook.
- Prepare Sauce: Gradually whisk in stock, wine, tomato paste, and mustard. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish Dish: Stir in cream, season with thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add bacon and simmer.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Traditional pairing: Serve with pork schnitzel or wild game
- Vegetarian option: Omit bacon, use vegetable stock and smoked paprika
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days (sauce thickens when cold)
- For deeper flavor: Use wild mushrooms like chanterelles
- Consistency tip: Thin with extra stock if needed when reheating
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg