Peg Frank's Sauerbraten Recipe

• 3 lbs. 2 inch thick round steak
• 1 tbsp. salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• 4 cloves
• 4 peppercorns
• Gingersnaps (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 pt. red wine vinegar
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tbsp. beef fat or possibly oil
• 6 tbsp. butter
• 5 tbsp. flour
• 1 tbsp. sugar

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