Quick Sauerbraten

16 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 4 to 4 3/4 lb. pot roast
  • 3 Tbsp. shortening
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1/2 c. cider vinegar
  • 1 c. thinly sliced onions
  • 1 slice lemon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 c. seedless raisins
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/4 c. gingersnap cookie crumbs

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix 3 tablespoons flour, salt and pepper; coat meat.
  2. 2
    Melt shortening in heavy saucepan; add meat and cook over moderate heat until lightly browned on all sides.
  3. 3
    Remove meat from pot and drain off fat.
  4. 4
    Add water, vinegar, onion, lemon, bay leaf and spices; mix well.
  5. 5
    Return meat to pot; cover and simmer 2 3/4 hours.
  6. 6
    Add raisins and cook 1/2 hour until meat is fork-tender. Remove meat to platter.
  7. 7
    Use juices and enough water for 2 1/2 cups liquid.
  8. 8
    Use with gingersnap crumbs and 2 tablespoons flour to make gravy.

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