Pork roast

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
7Rib, center-cut pork roast
Brine:
8cupsWater
¼cupCoarse salt
3tablespoonsSugar
3Bay leaves
2Whole cloves
1Cinnamon stick
2teaspoonsBlack peppercorns
1Clove garlic, smashed
Salt and pepper
6ouncesThick sliced bacon
3tablespoonsFlour
2cupsPork stock or beef stock

Directions

In a large pot bring water, salt and sugar to a boil. Add bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon stick, peppercorns and garlic and simmer 5 minutes.

Let cool and pour over roast. Marinate 8 hours or up to 12 hours.

Drain.

Season meat with salt and pepper, wrap with a few strips of bacon and transfer to a roasting pan. Place in a preheated 250 degree oven for about 2 hours or until an instant read meat thermometer, inserted in roast, registers 140 degrees.

Yield: 6 servings

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