Sauerbraten

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. peppercorns
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 tsp. salt
• 12 whole cloves
• 1/2 c. red wine
• 1 c. water
• 4 bay leaves
• 3 sliced onions
• 1 tsp. mustard seed
• 4 lb. rump roast (cheap)
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• dash of pepper
• 1/4 c. fat (oil)
• 1 sliced onion
• 1/2 tsp. mustard seed
• 6 whole cloves
• 1/2 tsp. peppercorns
• 2 c. sour cream (may use half of a 3 oz. pkg. cream cheese, beaten smooth with 1/3 cup milk instead)
• 1/3 c. gingersnap crumbs
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• salt and pepper