Spicy Pot Roast II

Ingredients : 1 (4 to 5 pound) pot roast 1/4 cup shortening 3 cups water 1 cup vinegar 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons mixed pickling spices 2 tablespoons cardamom seed 1/3 cup flour 1/3 cup cold water Preparation : Melt shortening over medium heat in large skillet. Brown meat slowly on all sides. Pour off excess fat; add next 6 ingredients. Simmer, covered, 3 to 4 hours, or until meat is tender. Remove meat, keep warm. Strain stock, measure 4 cups. Blend flour and cold water; add to measured stock. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Serves 8