 |
 |
Sauerbraten
4 - 5 pound eye of round roast, trimmed of all fat 2 onions, sliced 1 carrot, sliced 1 stalk celery, sliced 4 black peppercorns 4 whole cloves 1 pt red wine vinegar 2 bay leaves 3 - 4 T vegetable oil 5 T butter 5 T flour 1 T sugar 12 gingersnaps, crushed
In a stainless steel bowl, combine onions, carrot, celery, peppercorns, cloves, and vinegar. Add roast and water to cover. Marinate, refrigerated, for 3 to 5 days, turning twice a day. Remove roast and pat dry. Heat oil in a Dutch oven and sear meat on all sides. Strain marinade and add. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, for 2 hours. In another pan melt butter and add flour and sugar. Cook, stirring, until golden. Stir into meat mixture and simmer for 1 hour. Remove meat and keep warm. Stir in gingersnaps. Cook, stirring, until gravy thickens. Serve gravy over meat.
|
 |