AN OLD WORLD PORK LOIN


4 lb. pork loin, smoked and cured
20 whole cloves
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup melted butter
½ cup flour


1. Place meat in medium size roaster pan with drip tray. Add ½-inch water to bottom of pan. Insert cloves every square inch. Evenly sprinkle top of meat with brown sugar.

2. Roast covered, in 350-degree oven for 20 minutes per pound or until inserted thermometer reaches 165 degrees.

3. Uncover meat the last 30 minutes of cooking time. When meat is done, remove from pan and set aside in a warm place. Remove drip tray.

4. Combine butter with flour; mix until smooth. Gradually add to drippings, and cook stirring regularly, over medium heat until thickened, about 3 minutes. Gravy should be medium to thin consistency

5. Serve meat with gravy and potato dumplings.

Can be made the same way with smoked pork chops.

Yield: 8 servings.