Crock Pot Sauerbraten

Not sure where I got this recipe, but it is a simple one to make in the crock pot. Plan ahead, this needs to marinate overnight in the refrigerator and cook for 8-12 hours.

• Ready In: 12 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  lbs rump roast, trimmed
• 1  cup dry red wine
• 1⁄4 cup cider vinegar
• 3  large onions, sliced
• 2  stalks celery, sliced
• 2  whole allspice
• 4  garlic cloves, whole
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 3  tablespoons water
• 1  cup  gingersnap cookie, crushed

Directions

1. Trim roast of all excess fat.
2. In large bowl, combine all ingredients except roast, flour, water and gingersnaps; stir well.
3. Place roast in marinade with fat side down; refrigerate overnight.
4. Pour vegetable marinade into crock pot.
5. Place marinated roast in crock pot with fat side up.
6. Cover and cook on low setting 8 to 12 hours.
7. Thirty minutes before serving, remove roast and turn to high setting.
8. Make a smooth paste of flour and water; stir into crock pot with gingersnaps.
9. Cook and stir until thickened.
10. Slice roast and return to gravy for serving.