An Old World Pork Loin
Old World-style pork loin with gravy; serve with dumplings for a real German taste!
Notes
Can be made the same way with smoked pork chops.
Ingredients
- 4 pound pork loin, smoked and cured
- 20 whole cloves
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup flour
Instructions
1. Place meat in medium-sized roasting pan with drip tray. Add 1/2 inch of water to bottom of pan. Insert cloves every square inch. Evenly sprinkle top of meat with brown sugar.
2. Roast covered, in 350 degrees F oven for 20 minutes per pound or until inserted thermometer reaches 165 degrees F.
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 stiring regularly, over medium heat until thickened, about 3 minutes. Gravy should be medium to thin consistency.
5. Serve meat with gravy and potato dumplings.