Sauerbraten - Beef In Marinade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

chuck roast
1 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 c. vinegar
1/2 c. onion (optional)
12 to 15 gingersnap cookies

Preparation

Heat to a boil equal parts sugar, water and vinegar. Place chuck roast into a deep bowl. Add onions. Pour hot liquid over chuck roast. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning twice. The longer it marinates, the more sour it gets.