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Ingredients

  • 3 to 5 lb. chuck or 2 cuts beef
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 c. vinegar
  • 2 c. strong, black coffee
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 c. gin or whiskey

Method

  • Cut slits through the roast and insert in them slivers of garlic and onion.
  • Put roast in a bowl and pour vinegar over. Place in refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours.
  • Then discard vinegar. Brown in heavy iron pot until nearly burned on all sides.
  • Then pour 2 cups coffee over roast; add 2 cups water and cover.
  • Cook slowly 6 hours at simmer.
  • Twenty minutes before serving, add salt and pepper and gin or whiskey, if desired.