Kassler Rippchen Smoked Pork Loin, German Style - cloves

Method

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Place meat in medium size roasting pan with drip tray and insert a meat thermometer.
• 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 oven for 20 minutes per pound or until inserted thermometer reaches 165F.
• 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 three minutes).
• Gravy should be medium to thin consistency.
• Slice and serve meat with gravy and potato dumplings.