Sauerbraten - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
1 c. water
1/2 c. red table or dessert wine
4 medium onions, sliced
1/4 c. brown sugar
4 bay leaves
whole cloves
salt
mustard seed
peppercorns
1 (4 lb.) beef chuck cross rib pot roast
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. salad oil
potato pancakes (see recipe)
1/2 c. fine gingersnap crumbs
1/2 c. sour cream (optional)

Preparation

For marinade, in large bowl, combine vinegar, water, wine, 3 of the sliced onions, brown sugar, bay leaves, 2 teaspoons cloves, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon mustard seed and 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns.