Quick Sauerbraten - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
4 to 4 3/4 lb. pot roast
3 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. cider vinegar
1 c. thinly sliced onions
1 slice lemon
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 c. seedless raisins
2 Tbsp. flour
1/4 c. gingersnap cookie crumbs

Preparation

Mix 3 tablespoons flour, salt and pepper; coat meat.
Melt shortening in heavy saucepan; add meat and cook over moderate heat until lightly browned on all sides.
Remove meat from pot and drain off fat.
Add water, vinegar, onion, lemon, bay leaf and spices; mix well.
Return meat to pot; cover and simmer 2 3/4 hours.
Add raisins and cook 1/2 hour until meat is fork-tender. Remove meat to platter.
Use juices and enough water for 2 1/2 cups liquid.
Use with gingersnap crumbs and 2 tablespoons flour to make gravy.