Dr. Oetker's Sauerbraten

1. 1

   Peel the onion and slice into thin rings.

2. 2

   Wash beef, drain it well, and put in an earthenware bowl with the onion, peppercorns, cloves, bay leaf, vinegar, and 113 cups water.

3. 3

   Cover the bowl and allow the meat to marinate in a cool place for 4 to 6 days.

4. 4

   Turn the meat twice daily, adding additional vinegar and water as needed to keep the meat covered.

5. 5

   Once the marinating is complete, remove the meat and dry it.

6. 6

   In a pot, heat the shortening.

7. 7

   Brown the meat on all sides and salt it to taste.

8. 8

   Carefully add 1 cup hot water from the side of the pot and crumbled ginger snaps.

9. 9

   Leave the pot to simmer gently with the lid on.

10. 10

    Turn the meat from time to time, adding water if necessary.

11. 11

    The will be about 1 1/2 hours.

12. 12

    When the meat is ready, serve it with the gravy in which it has been cooked thickened with a bit of corn starch if necessary.

13. 13

    This is very good with dumplings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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