Classic Sauerbraten

Ingredients

• 10 bay leaves
• 5 Cups beef broth, condensed
• 1 22-24 Lb. beef, Gooseneck bottom round
• 2-1/2 Tsp. cloves, whole
• 1-1/4 Cups flour, all-purpose
• 1-2/3 Cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
• 5 lemon(s), cut into 8 wedges
• 1-1/4 Cups oil, vegetable
• 5 onion(s), coarsely chopped
• 2-1/2 tsp. peppercorns, black
• 2 Tbsp. salt
• 1-2/3 Cups sugar, dark brown, packed
• 5 Cups vinegar, cider
• 10 Cups water