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Bowl of German mushroom gravy with a platter of pork schnitzel.

Hunter's Sauce: German Mushroom Gravy

Carne Diem Culinary
German Hunter sauce is a rich and flavorful mushroom gravy famous in Bavaria. Use it to top schnitzel, pork, beef, potatoes, or add some extra flavor to any of your favorite meat dishes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Gravy, Sauce
Cuisine German
Servings 6
Calories 96 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Bacon Slices Chopped
  • 6 Ounces Baby Bella Mushrooms
  • ½ Yellow Onion sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour
  • 2 Cups Beef Broth or Stock
  • 1 Tablespoon Stone Ground Mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ¼ Cup Heavy Cream

Instructions
 

  • Fry the bacon in a saucepan, over medium heat, until cooked. Add the butter and melt.
  • Add the onion slices and cook until just beginning to brown, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5-6 minutes, until the mushrooms are soft.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the onion and mushroom mixture and stir to combine. Stir constantly for about 1 minute.
  • Add the broth/stock, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Continue to cook until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, stirring frequently.
  • Add the heavy cream and stir to combine. Simmer for about 1-2 minutes, then remove from the heat.
  • Serve warm over schnitzel, potatoes, or your favorite meats.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 586mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 266IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
Keyword garlic, heavy cream, Mushrooms, Onion
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