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                                            Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    This is a tasty example of traditional German fare. Its definitive pickled tang is pleasing and sure to delight German food lovers. âPatricia Rutherford, Winchester, Illinois Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                4 cups water  |  
                                                2 cups red wine vinegar  |  
                                                12 whole cloves  |  
                                                2 bay leaves  |  
                                                3 teaspoons salt  |  
                                                3 teaspoons brown sugar  |  
                                                1 boneless beef chuck roast, or beef rump roast or bottom round roast (4 pounds)  |  
                                                1/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour  |  
                                                2 tablespoons canola oil  |  
                                                1 large onion, cut into wedges  |  
                                                5 medium carrots, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces  |  
                                                2 celery ribs, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In a large bowl, combine the water, vinegar, cloves, bay leaves, salt and brown sugar. Remove 2 cups to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a 2-gal. resealable plastic bag. Add roast; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 1-2 days, turning twice each day. 2. Discard marinade and spices. Pat roast dry; dredge in flour. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown roast in oil on all sides. Transfer to a small roasting pan. Add the onion, carrots, celery and reserved marinade. 3. Cover and bake at 325° for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. With a slotted spoon, remove meat and vegetables to a serving platter. Strain cooking juices; thicken if desired. Yield: 6 servings.                              | 
                         
                         
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