KASSLER RIPPCHEN

1 smoked and cured pork loin (3 to 4 pounds)
20 whole cloves
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup flour

Place meat in medium size roasting pan with drip tray.  Add 1/2 inch of water to bottom of pan.  Insert cloves every square inch of the meat.  Sprinkle top of meat with brown sugar.

Roast covered, in 350 deg. F oven for 20 minutes per pound or until inserted thermometer reaches 165 deg. F.  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.

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.  Serve meat with gravy and potato dumplings.

Makes 6 - 8 servings.

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