Mader's Kassler Ripchen

• 1 smoked and cured pork loin (3-4 lbs)
• whole cloves (20)
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• dumplings (see recipe below)

Place meat in medium sized roasting pan with drip tray. Add 1/2 inch water to bottom of pan. Insert cloves into the top of the roast, placing them every square inch. Sprinkle top of meat with sugar.
Roast, covered, 350 degrees, 20 min per pound. Meat should reach 165 degrees. Uncover meat during last 30 minutes of cooking time.
When meat is done, remove from pan. Set aside in warm place. Remove drip tray.
Combine butter with flour; mix until smooth. Gradually addd to drippings in pan and cook, stirring regularly, over medium heat until thickened, 3 minutes. Gravy shouldbe medium thin consistency.
Serve meat with gravy topped dumplings.