Forester's casserole

Förster's braising pot – a robust spice blend for braises, goulash and game

Made and packed in Klingenberg am Main. A braising spice from juniper berries, black and long pepper, roasted onions, cocoa, cubeb pepper, allspice, chaste-tree berry, coriander, garlic, cinnamon blossom, orange peel, cloves, thyme and cardamom seed. A multi-layered composition with intense roasted aromas, fine pepper seasoning, an elegant sweetness from the cocoa and a warm juniper depth – in a single step the blend gives dark sauces and braises what otherwise takes hours of work.

How to use

Add 1 tablespoon per kilo of meat directly into the pan drippings while searing and roast it along – the roasted onions and cocoa caramelise and form the depth of the sauce. Ideal for goulash, roast beef, game ragout, haunch of venison, braising pans, stews and dark sauces. Also excellent as a seasoning for mushroom dishes, lentil stew and red wine sauce.

Goes well with

As a finish over the cooked roast, our fleur de sel or flor de sal for the final accent. With the fresh pepper fermented with sea salt just before serving, you get the "double pepper effect" – a robust braising note in the meat, a fresh pepper crunch note on the plate. For game cookery, combine with Förster's Secret as a snack spread. For festive occasions: Best Festive Roast.

Recipe idea: classic beef goulash

Sear 1 kg beef goulash sharply in hot clarified butter. Add 1 tbsp Förster's braising pot and roast it along. Add 500 g diced onions, sweat them, deglaze with 250 ml red wine, reduce, and pour in stock. Braise gently for 90 minutes. Season with fleur de sel – done.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I dose Förster's braising pot?
Rule of thumb: 1 well-filled tablespoon per kilogram of meat. Better to dose a little conservatively – the blend develops further during braising.

When do I add the blend?
Straight into the fat while searing – the roasted onions and cocoa need to roast along briefly so the aroma unfolds. Don't add it only at the end.

Does the blend also work without meat?
Yes – as a seasoning for mushroom ragout, lentil stew, red wine sauce with vegetables and hearty vegan braises. The cocoa content and the roasted onions provide the depth that otherwise comes from the pan drippings.

Does the blend contain allergens?
Please check the ingredient list on the tin. The main components are spices, cocoa, garlic and roasted onions.

At a glance

• A braising spice with juniper berries, cocoa and roasted onions
• Workshop quality from our own production in Klingenberg am Main
• No flavour enhancers, anti-caking agents or additives
• Versatile as a braising, goulash and game spice