Sauerbraten (Crock Pot)

This is from The Unwatched Pot. Note refrigeration time.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 5 -6  lbs rump steak or 5 -6  lbs  pot roast
• 2 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 1⁄2 cups red wine vinegar
• 2  onions, sliced
• 1  lemon, sliced
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 12  whole cloves
• 6  bay leaves
• 6  peppercorns
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup carrot, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup celery, chopped
• 1  cup  gingersnaps, crushed

Directions

1. Combine water with wine vinegar, sliced onions, lemon and seasonings.
2. Pour over meat in bowl. Cover and refrigerate 36-72 hours, turning meat occasionally.
3. Remove meat. Strain marinade. Reserve 1 cup.
4. Place chopped vegetables in slow cooker. Place meat on vegetables.
5. Pour reserved marinade over meat.
6. Cover and cook on low 9-11 hours or on high 5 hours.
7. Remove meat to carving board. Let stand 15-20 minutes.
8. Meanwhile, add gingersnaps to liquid in slow cooker. Cook on high 15-20 minutes. Serve with meat.