Ingredients

  • 6 lb. beef rump
  • 5 c. cider vinegar
  • 5 c. water
  • 3 onions, sliced
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 12 whole cloves
  • 6 whole black pepper kernels
  • 6 bay leaves
  • 3 Tbsp. salt
  • 12 gingersnaps, crushed (3/4 to 1 c.)
  • 2 tsp. sugar

Method

  • Place meat in a large glass/stainless steel bowl or pot.
  • Add everything but gingersnaps and sugar.
  • Let stand 36 hours in refrigerator (24 hours for milder flavor).
  • Turn 2 times a day. Remove meat, brown in shortening.
  • Add 2 1/2 cups strained vinegar mixture, gingersnaps and sugar.
  • Cover.
  • Cook slowly 2 to 3 hours or until tender.
  • Add water if necessary.