Ingredients

  • Roast
  • 4 -5 lbs rump roast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups dried prunes
  • 2 cups water
  • Sauce
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method

  • Preheat a heavy deep pan on medium-high heat.
  • Add oil, and brown roast on all sides until a golden crust forms.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add prunes and 2 cups of water.
  • Cover and reduce heat to simmer for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
  • Remove meat from liquid and place on a platter.
  • If you wish, you can strain out the prune pieces, but save the juices!
  • Stir in vinegar, water, sugar, cloves and cinnamon. Cook rapidly until a thick sauce is formed.
  • Pour sauce over and around meat.
  • I like to serve garlic mashed potatoes, and green beans with this dish.