Jump to RecipeThis post may contain affiliate links.See my disclosure policy.A delicious German mushroom sauce, or Jägersoße, that is positively mouthwatering served with a variety of meats, game, poultry and carbs or simply spooned over pasta or potatoes.

This Jager Sauce recipe is sure to earn a place in your repertoire of favorite gravy recipes! What is Jager Sauce (Jägersoße)? Jager sauce, known as Jägersoße in Germany, is a brown mushroom sauce that is traditionally served with beef or game.It’s also the sauce that accompanies Germany’s famous Jägerschnitzel.The name translates as “hunter’s sauce” because traditionally when hunter’s were out hunting for rabbits, venison or fowl, they would commonly pick wild mushrooms and bring them back home with them to pair with their game.

And what better pairing than a fresh mushroom sauce made from scratch? There are a number of variations of Jägersoße in Germany.Some are creamy (feel free to stir in some heavy cream at the end if you wish), but most are clear and thickened with cornstarch.For a slightly more gourmet touch, I like to add some red wine, which is also common, but you can omit it if you prefer.

A lot of German home cooks today opt for the convenience of the pre-packaged gravies, including Jägersoße, because let’s face it, Knorr and Maggi make some pretty darn good tasting products.But for quality and flavor, there is zero comparison to homemade (not mention it’s fr

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