Sauerbraten in Crock Pot

Ingredients

• 1 (3 ounce) can pickling spices
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 20 gingersnaps
• 2 cups cider vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 4-5 lbs boneless chuck roast

Directions

1. 1

   Pour pickling spice into a square of cheese cloth and tie into bundle with string.

2. 2

   Combine vinegar, water, lemon juice, salt, sugar, onion, and spice bag in the crock pot.

3. 3

   Add the meat and marinate in a cool place overnight.

4. 4

   Cook all day on low heat.

5. 5

   Remove meat and spice bag.

6. 6

   Add crumbled gingersnaps.

7. 7

   Whisk or stir until gingersnaps form a smooth gravy.

8. 8

   Add gingersnaps as needed to thicken to desired consistency.

9. 9

   Taste, and add additional salt and/or sugar to suit individual taste.

10. 10

    Return meat to pot and cook a little longer, so that flavor of gravy penetrates meat.

11. 11

    Serve with potato dumplings or mashed potatoes.