Sauerbraten without mustard water

3 slices bacon , diced 1 (3 pound) beef bottom or boneless round rump roast , trimmed of excess fat 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper ½ teaspoon ground[...]

3/4 c. red wine 1 1/2 c. vinegar 2 x onions sliced 1 x carrot sliced 2 whl allspice 4 whl cloves 1 Tbsp. salt 2 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper 1 x boned chuck[...]