Sauerbraten Loaf

A tangy change of pace.

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs (2 slices)
• 1 cup crushed gingersnaps
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup beer
• 1-3 cup vinegar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

1. Set covered pot on base. Preheat at Setting #3 1/2 while mixing ingredients.
2. In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients to form a rectangular shape. Place in 9x5 inch loaf pan. Insert meat thermometer in center of loaf. Place loaf in pot.
3. Cover and bake at Setting #3 1/2 for 4 to 4 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer reaches 170F for well done beef.
4. Place inverted platter over loaf pan and turn platter right side up to remove loaf from pan.

Makes 8 servings.