Follow these steps for perfect results
rump roast
trimmed
dry red wine
cider vinegar
onions
sliced
celery
sliced
allspice
whole
garlic cloves
whole
salt
pepper
flour
water
gingersnap cookie
crushed
Trim the rump roast of all excess fat.
In a large bowl, combine red wine, cider vinegar, sliced onions, sliced celery, whole allspice, whole garlic cloves, salt, and pepper; stir well to create the marinade.
Place the roast in the marinade with the fat side down. Ensure the roast is fully submerged.
Refrigerate the roast in the marinade overnight, allowing flavors to penetrate.
Pour the vegetable marinade into the crock pot.
Place the marinated roast in the crock pot with the fat side up.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low setting for 8 to 12 hours, or until the roast is very tender.
Thirty minutes before serving, remove the roast from the crock pot and turn the setting to high.
In a separate small bowl, make a smooth paste of flour and water.
Stir the flour and water paste into the crock pot with the crushed gingersnap cookie crumbs.
Cook and stir until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
Slice the roast and return it to the gravy in the crock pot for serving.
Serve hot with the gravy.
Expert advice for the best results
For a thicker gravy, use more flour and water.
Adjust the amount of gingersnap cookies to your desired sweetness.
Serve with spaetzle or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be made ahead of time and reheated
Serve sliced roast with gravy ladled over it. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Spaetzle
Mashed Potatoes
Red Cabbage
The sweetness of the Riesling complements the savory and sour flavors of the Sauerbraten.
A dark, malty beer like Doppelbock pairs well with the rich flavors of the dish.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A traditional German dish often served during holidays and celebrations.
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