Cossack Roast

Directions

1. 1
   Place meat in a deep roaster.
2. 2
   Mix spices with the 2 chopped onions and garlic.
3. 3
   Cover meat with this mix.
4. 4
   Pour vinegar over the meat.
5. 5
   Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
6. 6
   Turn the meat at 12 hours.
7. 7
   Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
8. 8
   Pour off the liquid and reserve it.
9. 9
   Place meat back into roaster.
10. 10
    Add 1/2 cup of the vinegar mixture, the cider, water, & raisins.
11. 11
    Cover and cook for 2 1/2 hours.
12. 12
    Melt the butter in a skillet add the carrots, turnips, remaining 3 chopped onions & cabbage and cook until slightly browned.
13. 13
    Spread the vegetables over the meat and roast for 1/2 hour.
14. 14
    Remove the roast from the roaster and slice.
15. 15
    Skim fat from liquid in pan and serve the vegetables with the liquid.