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Red wine vinegar, dry red wine, onions, carrots, celery, bay leaves, juniper berries, cloves, and black peppercorns.

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Bring 2 cups of red wine vinegar, 2 cups of water, 1 cup of red wine, onions, carrots, and spices to a boil. Let it cool completely. Place your beef in a glass dish and pour the cool marinade over it. Cover and refrigerate for 3–5 days, turning the meat once a day. 2. The Sear & Braise Red wine vinegar, dry red wine, onions, carrots,

Remove the beef, pat it dry, and sear it in a Dutch oven until deeply browned on all sides. Strain the vegetables from the marinade and sear them as well. Add the marinade back in and simmer low and slow for 3–4 hours until tender. 3. The Gravy (The Magic Part) It balances the acidity with a warm, sweet, complex depth

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