German Sauerbraten - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 beef top round roast (about 4 lb.)
2 1/2 c. water
2 c. cider vinegar
2 medium onions, sliced
1/3 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. mixed pickling spices
1 tsp. whole peppercorns
8 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
14 to 16 gingersnaps, crushed

Preparation

Combine salt and ginger; rub over roast.
Place in a deep glass bowl.