Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
4 lbs

rump roast

trimmed

1 cup

dry red wine

0.25 cup

cider vinegar

3 unit

onions

sliced

2 stalks

celery

sliced

2 unit

allspice

whole

4 unit

garlic cloves

whole

1 tbsp

salt

0.5 tsp

pepper

3 tbsp

flour

3 tbsp

water

1 cup

gingersnap cookie

crushed

Step 1
~37 min

Trim the rump roast of all excess fat.

Step 2
~37 min

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.

Step 3
~37 min

Place the roast in the marinade with the fat side down. Ensure the roast is fully submerged.

Step 4
~37 min

Refrigerate the roast in the marinade overnight, allowing flavors to penetrate.

Step 5
~37 min

Pour the vegetable marinade into the crock pot.

Step 6
~37 min

Place the marinated roast in the crock pot with the fat side up.

Step 7
~37 min

Cover the crock pot and cook on low setting for 8 to 12 hours, or until the roast is very tender.

Step 8
~37 min

Thirty minutes before serving, remove the roast from the crock pot and turn the setting to high.

Step 9
~37 min

In a separate small bowl, make a smooth paste of flour and water.

Step 10
~37 min

Stir the flour and water paste into the crock pot with the crushed gingersnap cookie crumbs.

Step 11
~37 min

Cook and stir until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 12
~37 min

Slice the roast and return it to the gravy in the crock pot for serving.

Step 13
~37 min

Serve hot with the gravy.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead of time and reheated

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Spaetzle

Mashed Potatoes

Red Cabbage

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

German Potato Salad
Sauerkraut

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Germany

Cultural Significance

A traditional German dish often served during holidays and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Oktoberfest
Family Gatherings

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Family Dinner
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

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