Ingredients

• 7 rib, center-cut pork roast
• 8 cups water
• 1/4 cup coarse salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
• 1 clove garlic, smashed
• Salt and pepper
• 6 ounces thick sliced bacon
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups pork stock or beef stock

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Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Recommended Wine: Paulaner Hefe-Weizen