Sauerbraten

Directions

1. 1
   Season the meat with the salt and pepper and place in a large bowl.
2. 2
   Bring the vinegar and water to a boil and add the garlic, onion, bay leaf, peppercorns, sugar and cloves.
3. 3
   Pour the marinade over the beef, cover and refrigerate 12 hours or overnight.
4. 4
   Remove the meat and dry thoroughly with paper towels.
5. 5
   Reserve the marinade.
6. 6
   Drench the meat with flour.
7. 7
   In a heavy kettle, heat the bacon drippings; add the meat and brown on all sides.
8. 8
   Add 2 cups of the marinade, cover tightly and simmer gently until the meat is tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
9. 9
   Remove the meat to a warm platter and keep hot.
10. 10
    Thicken the gravy with a little flour mixed with water. Stir in the sour cream and serve over sliced meat.
11. 11
    Serves 8 to 10.