Gail Kane
SOUR MEAT
2 pounds of short-rib end stewing beef 4 tablespoonfuls of browned flour 1 tablespoonful of drippings 1 tablespoonful of onion 1½ cupful of vinegar 1 cupful of stock 8 whole cloves 8 whole allspice Stick of cinnamon, broken in pieces 2 teaspoonfuls of salt 18 teaspoonful of pepper 1 teaspoonful of sugar First wipe the meat, boil slowly until tender, and cut in thin pieces. Cover with sour sauce: brown flour in oven or over a slow fire. Keep stirring; add drippings, onion, and mix until smooth. Add vinegar, stock, spices, sugar, salt and pepper. Boil five minutes, and let stand.