{"id":34615,"date":"2026-10-25T19:56:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T19:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vicsocotra.com\/wordpress\/?p=34615"},"modified":"2026-10-31T19:58:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T19:58:27","slug":"rockets-bavarian-beef-and-the-eagles-nest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vicsocotra.com\/wordpress\/rockets-bavarian-beef-and-the-eagles-nest\/","title":{"rendered":"Rocket’s Bavarian Beef and the Eagles Nest"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Mit bayerischem Schmorbraten
\nBavarian Pot Roast<\/p>\n

The discussion this morning promptly headed for Germany. News reports described a devastating fire at the Eagle\u2019s Nest\u2014the Kehlsteinhaus, high in the Bavarian Alps above Berchtesgaden. The blaze began Friday night. Authorities arrested a 33-year-old German man on suspicion of arson; prosecutors reported signs of mental illness. The investigation continues.<\/p>\n

Damage estimates run into millions of Euros. Contrary to the first account we picked up, Bavarian officials have already discussed rebuilding, with historians involved in determining how the site should be restored.<\/p>\n

That brought a flurry of recollections over Black Rifle Coffee at the Conference Table.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019ve been there,\u201d said Arrias. \u201cIt was quite a place, set atop a pinnacle in the Alps. You get to it via a spiraling road, then take a tunnel into the mountain, then a brass-lined elevator to the top. The teahouse itself was quite small. There\u2019s a kind of patio or viewing deck.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hitler rarely visited the Eagle\u2019s Nest, making much greater use of the Berghof residence farther down the mountain. The two places are easily confused, but they were separate buildings. What to preserve, and how to explain it, will be a matter for the people responsible for these historic relics.<\/p>\n

Rocket\u2019s contribution to the German discussion was more immediately useful: Bavarian pot roast.<\/p>\n

The recipe comes from Susan Robertson of Hamilton, Ohio, through Taste of Home. She connects it with her German grandparents and the Midwest\u2019s substantial German heritage. Rocket\u2019s Galley version uses our extra-virgin olive oil and comes with au gratin potatoes\u2014the assignment for the interns, following last week\u2019s lesson.
\nThe roast has a gently sweet-and-sour sauce, with beer, tomato, vinegar, cinnamon and ginger.<\/p>\n

Give it time at a quiet simmer. The preparation is short; getting chuck roast tender takes patience.<\/p>\n

ROCKET\u2019S BAVARIAN POT ROAST<\/p>\n

Adapted for the Galley from Susan Robertson\u2019s Bavarian Pot Roast, published by Taste of Home.<\/p>\n

Yield: 10 modest servings covers a shift change of 8-12
\nPrep: 15 minutes
\nCook: 2\u00bd\u20133 hours
\nTotal: Approximately 2\u00be\u20133\u00bc hours
\nIngredients
\n2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil\u2014our \u201cWildly Virgin\u201d selection
\n1 boneless beef chuck roast, about 3 pounds
\n1\u00bc cups water
\n\u00be cup beer or beef broth
\n1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
\n\u00bd cup chopped onion
\n2 tablespoons sugar
\n1 tablespoon white vinegar
\n2 teaspoons salt
\n1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
\n1 bay leaf
\n\u00bd teaspoon ground black pepper
\n\u00bd teaspoon ground ginger<\/p>\n

Directions<\/p>\n

Pat the roast dry. Heat the oil in the Lodge Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the meat on all sides, adjusting the heat to keep the oil from smoking. Browning develops flavor; it does not seal in the juices.
\nIn a separate bowl, combine the water, beer or broth, tomato sauce, onion, sugar, vinegar, salt, cinnamon, bay leaf, pepper and ginger.
\nPour the mixture over the browned roast. Bring just to a boil, then reduce the heat. Cover and maintain a gentle simmer for 2\u00bd\u20133 hours, or until the meat yields easily to a fork. Allow more time if necessary, and check occasionally that the pot has enough liquid.
\nTransfer the roast to a cutting board and let it rest briefly. Discard the bay leaf. Slice the beef across the grain, or separate it into serving pieces if it is too tender to slice neatly.
\nFor thicker gravy, simmer the cooking juices uncovered until reduced to your liking. Alternatively, stir in a little cornstarch mixed with cold water and simmer until thickened.
\nServe with the au gratin potatoes. That is the way I like it, and the Interns have already had the training.<\/p>\n

CAN YOU FREEZE BAVARIAN POT ROAST?<\/p>\n

Certainly\u2014assuming Rocket leaves us anything to freeze.<\/p>\n

Divide the sliced meat among shallow storage containers and spoon some cooking juices over each portion. Refrigerate promptly, within two hours of cooking, then freeze the portions intended for longer storage. Refrigerated leftovers should be used within the usual three to four days.<\/p>\n

I just acquired some stainless storage tubs, which should help turn leftovers into new entr\u00e9es. Those are for storage. For microwave reheating, transfer the food to a microwave-safe dish.<\/p>\n

Thaw frozen portions in the refrigerator. Reheat, covered, with a splash of broth if needed. Turn the meat and stir the gravy during heating, then check that the food reaches 165\u00b0F throughout.<\/p>\n

A little planning, and Rocket\u2019s German excursion can cover another watch.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 Vic Socotra
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