Mader’s Pork Loin with Dressing Source: Mader?s German Restaurant ? Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1 pork loin (3 to 4 pounds)Salt, to tasteCoarsely-cracked black pepper, to tasteDried rosemary, to taste1 tablespoon flour mixed with 1 tablespoon melted butter to make a roux1/2 cup water1 cup very finely diced bacon, cooked, drippings reserved1 cup finely diced onion1 cup [...]

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Mader’s Dumplings Source: Mader?s German Restaurant ? Milwaukee, Wisconsin 4 to 5 russet potatoes, unpeeled1 to 1 1/2 cups flour (divided)1 egg1 tablespoon saltPinch of black pepper1/2 teaspoon grated onionStuffing croutons (do not use seasoned croutons) Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender; drain and cool. Refrigerate overnight. The next day, peel and grate potatoes. [...]

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Mader’s Reuben Soup Source: Mader?s German Restaurant ? Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1/2 large onion, diced2 ribs celery, diced1/2 green bell pepper, diced1/2 red bell pepper, diced2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1 bay leaf3 cups beef stock3 cups chicken stock6 ounces corned beef, thinly sliced8 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded1 cup sauerkraut2 ounces Roux1 pint half-and-half cream, heated until [...]

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Mader’s Kassler Rippchen Source: Mader?s German Restaurant ? Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1 smoked and cured pork loin (about 3 to 4 pounds)Whole cloves (about 20)1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter1/2 cup flourDumplings (recipe below) Place meat in medium-size roasting pan with drip tray. Add 1/2-inch water to bottom of pan. Insert [...]

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Mader’s Black Forest Torte Source: Mader?s German Restaurant ? Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups whole eggs (about 8 to 10 large)2 cups granulated sugar3/4 cup whole milk3/4 cup solid vegetable shorteningVanilla extract, to tasteKirschwasser, to taste (German cherry brandy)1 (21 ounce) can cherry [...]

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Mader’s Kartoffelklosse (Dumplings) Source: Mader?s German Restaurant ? Milwaukee, Wisconsin 4 to 5 Idaho potatoes, washed (unpeeled)1 to 1 1/2 cups flour, divided2 eggs1 teaspoon saltWhite pepper to taste1 tablespoon finely diced onion2 teaspoons dried marjoram2 teaspoons chopped chives Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender to fork tines, then drain and cool. Refrigerate overnight. [...]

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Mader’s Hungarian Goulash Source: Mader’s Restaurant – Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2 pounds onions, sliced1/2 cup oil or 5 ounces lard1 1/2 teaspoons paprika1 (2 pound) beef chuck, cut in 2-inch cubes1 pint beef stock1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vinegarRind of half a lemon, finely chopped1 clove garlic, finely chopped1 teaspoon caraway seedWater to [...]

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Mader’s Sauerbraten Source: Mader?s German Restaurant ? Milwaukee, Wisconsin 3 cups red wine vinegar2 cups cold water1 medium onion, diced in large pieces2 tablespoons pickling spice1/4 cup salt1 carrot, sliced1 (4 pound) beef sirloin roast1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 to 1/2 pound gingersnaps (depending on thickness desired) Mix vinegar, water, onion, pickling spice, salt and [...]

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