Old World Sauerbraten

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Crockpot
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

3 1/2 pounds beef rump or sirloin tip
1 cup water
1 cup vinegar
1 large onion -- sliced
1 medium lemon -- sliced unpeeled
10 whole cloves
4 pieces bay leaves
6 whole peppercorns
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
12 pieces gingersnaps -- crumbled
 

Preparation:

Place meat in deep ceramic or glass bowl. Combine water, vinegar, onion, lemon, cloves, bay leaves, pepper, salt, and sugar. Pour over meat. Cover and refrigerate 24 to 36 hours; turn meat several times during marinating. Place beef in slow-cooking pot; pour 1 cup marinade over meat. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Place meat on serving platter. Strain meat juices and return to pot. Turn control to high. Stir in gingersnaps; cover and cook on high for 10 to 15 minutes. Pour over meat.