Sauerbraten

==Description==
Servings: 6
thumb| Sauerbraten 
===Ingredients===
*3 lb Beef Rump Or Sirloin Tip 
*1 c vinegar 
*2/3 c dry red wine 
*1/2 c water 
*2 medium onions, sliced
*2 stalks celery, sliced 
*2 carrots, sliced 
*10 whole peppercorns
*7 whole cloves 
*2 bay leaves 
*1 1/2 tablespoons Sugar 
*2 teaspoons salt 
*flour 
*2 tablespoons oil 
Gravy:
*2 c drippings plus strained marinade 
*3 1/2 tablespoons flour 
*3 1/2 tablespoons ginger snap crumbs 
===Directions===
Place meat in a large plastic bag. In a large bowl, thoroughly combine vinegar, wine, water, onions, celery, carrots, pepper, cloves, bay leaves, Sugar and salt; pour over meat. Fasten bag tightly and lay flat in a 9" X 13" pan. Refrigerate 2-3 days, turning bag each day. (If you like sour sauerbraten, let marinate for 4 days.) 
 
When ready to cook, remove meat (saving marinade) and dry well. Rub the surface lightly with flour. In a Dutch oven, heat oil and slowly brown the meat well on all sides. Add 2/3 cup of the marinade liquid plus some of the vegetables and bay leaves. Cover tightly and simmer on surface heat or in a preheated 350° F oven for 2 to 3 hours until the meat is fork tender. If needed, add more marinade during the cooking time to keep at least 1/2 inch liquid in the Dutch oven. Remove the meat and keep warm until ready to slice. 
Into a large measuring cup, strain the drippings. Add several ice cubes and let stand for a few minutes until the fat separates out. Remove the fat, then make the gravy. 
TO MAKE THE GRAVY: 
In the Dutch oven, combine the gravy ingredients, stir and cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat until gravy has thickened. Taste for seasonings and adjust if necessary. This makes about 2 cups of gravy.
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