Quick Sauerbraten

Directions

1. 1
   Place meat in deep skillet or Dutch oven.
2. 2
   Mix marinade and vinegar; pour over meat.
3. 3
   With sharp fork, pierce surface of meat; marinate 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
4. 4
   Add onion, bay leaves, pickling spices and pepper.
5. 5
   Cover tightly; simmer on top of range or in 325 degrees oven 3 hours.
6. 6
   Remove meat.
7. 7
   Strain drippings and discard spices.
8. 8
   Measure drippings and add water to measure 2 1/2 cups liquid.
9. 9
   Melt shortening in skillet.
10. 10
    Blend in flour.
11. 11
    Cook over low heat , stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
12. 12
    Remove from heat.
13. 13
    Gradually stir in liquid.
14. 14
    Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
15. 15
    Boil and stir 1 minute.
16. 16
    Add, meat; cover and simmer 30 minutes or until tender , turning meat once.
17. 17
    Place meat on warm platter; keep warm while preparing Gingersnap Gravy.
18. 18
    Gingersnap Gravy:
19. 19
    Stir 1/3 cup crushed gingersnaps and 1 tsp sugar into gravy in pan.
20. 20
    Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
21. 21
    Boil and stir 1 minute.
22. 22
    Serve gravy with meat.