Sauerbraten - cooking recipe

Ingredients

beef (cross rib top sirloin or bottom round)
1 Tbsp. salt
4 Tbsp. sugar
12 cloves
6 bay leaves
2 medium onions, sliced
6 peppercorns
1/2 lemon, sliced

Preparation

Place meat in crock, large enough to cover with liquid.
Cover with the following mixture: 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water, then add all other ingredients.
After 2 or 3 days, drain meat.