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Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine first 9 ingredients; place meat in large, deep bowl; pour vinegar mixture over.
  2. Refrigerate 36 to 48 hours, turning meat once or twice each day.
  3. Remove meat; pat dry; rub lightly with a little flour; brown well on all sides in 2 tablespoons fat and 1 tablespoon butter or margarine.
  4. Strain vinegar mixture; add 2 cups to meat; cover, simmer 3 hours.
  5. Melt remaining butter or margarine; blend in flour and 1 tablespoon sugar; stir until rich brown.
  6. Add remaining strained vinegar mixture.
  7. Add to simmering meat mixture; simmer 1 hour longer or until meat is tender.
  8. Remove meat.
  9. Stir crushed gingersnaps into gravy; stir until thickened.

Other Information

Author: Organization.Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

Source: Metropolitan Cookbook (1964-02-01)

Category: Meat, Main Dish

Measure: avoirdupois

Ingredient: wine vinegar, water, onion, lemon, clove, bay leaf, peppercorn, salt, sugar, beef, fat, butter, flour

Equipment: bowl, refrigerator, pot, measuring cups, measuring spoons

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