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                               Pork Roast

Recipe By     : David Rosengarten
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pork                             Taste

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  7                    Center-cut pork rib roast
                       Brine:
  8      c             Water
    1/4  c             Coarse salt
  3      tb            Sugar
  3                    Bay leaves
  2                    Whole cloves
  1                    Cinnamon stick
  2      ts            Black peppercorns
  1      cl            Garlic -- smashed
                       Salt and pepper
  6      oz            Bacon -- thick sliced
  3      tb            Flour
  2      c             Pork or beef stock

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 F oven for about
2 hours or until an instant read meat thermometer, inserted in roast,
registers 140 F.


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