Sauerbraten

Directions

1. 1
   In large pot add enough oil to cover bottom, heat on medium high.
2. 2
   Add roast and brown well on all sides, about 5 minutes each side.
3. 3
   Remove roast and discard drippings.
4. 4
   Place rack or balled aluminum foil on bottom of pot to keep meat above liquid (2 inches high).
5. 5
   Add about 3/4-1 cup water, place roast on rack/balls, heat to boiling, reduce to simmer, cover, simmer for one hour.
6. 6
   Meat will not be done yet.
7. 7
   Remove roast and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices.
8. 8
   Save any meat juices.
9. 9
   Remove rack/foil from pot and place meat slices and juice on bottom.
10. 10
    Add remaining water, vinegar, salt, sugar, cloves, allspice, ginger, bay, pepper, onion.
11. 11
    Bring to boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover and let cook for 1 1/2 hours.
12. 12
    Check every 30 minutes and add water if needed.
13. 13
    Remove meat to serving platter.
14. 14
    Discard bay leaves.
15. 15
    Bring pot juices to boil and add flour/water mix in small amounts until desired thickness is reached.
16. 16
    Pour over meat and serve.