(POSTED: September 24, 2006)
Old-World Sauerbraten
Ingredients 1-1/2 cups water, divided 1-1/4 cups cider vinegar, divided 2 large onions, sliced, divided 1 medium lemon, sliced 15 whole cloves, divided 6 bay leaves, divided 6 whole peppercorns 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 boneless beef sirloin tip roast (3 pounds), cut in half 1/4 teaspoon pepper 12 gingersnap cookies, crumbled
Directions In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup vinegar, half of the onions, lemon, 10 cloves, four bay leaves, peppercorns, sugar and salt; mix well. Add roast. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally.
Drain and discard marinade. Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add pepper and remaining water, vinegar, onions, cloves and bay leaves. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast and keep warm. Discard bay leaves. Stir in gingersnaps. Cover and cook on high for 10-15 minutes or until gravy is thickened. Slice roast; serve with gravy. Yield: 12 servings.
Source: Taste of Home
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