Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 to 4 lb. beef rump or sirloin tip
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 c. vinegar
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 lemon, sliced, unpeeled
  • 10 whole cloves
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 6 whole peppercorns
  • 2 Tbsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 12 gingersnaps, crumbled

Method

  • Place meat in deep ceramic or glass bowl.
  • Combine water, vinegar, onion, lemon, cloves, bay leaves, salt, pepper and sugar.
  • Pour over meat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours, turn meat several times during marinating.
  • Place beef in slow-cooking pot; pour 1 cup marinade over meat.
  • Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours.
  • Place meat on serving platter.
  • Strain meat juices and return to pot.
  • Turn control to high.
  • Stir in gingersnaps; cover and cook on high for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Pour over meat.
  • Makes 8 servings.