Kassler Rippchen (smoked Lamb Loin, German Style)

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 -4 lbs smoked and cured lamb loin
• 20 whole cloves
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup flour

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350f.
• 2 place meat in medium size roasting pan with drip tray and insert a meat thermometer.
• 3 add 1/2 inch of water to bottom of pan.
• 4 insert cloves every square inch of the meat.
• 5 sprinkle top of meat with brown sugar.
• 6 roast covered, in oven for 20 minutes per pound or until inserted thermometer reaches 165f.
• 7 uncover meat the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
• 8 when meat is done, remove from pan and set aside in a warm place.
• 9 remove drip tray.
• 10 combine butter with flour; mix until smooth.
• 11 gradually add to drippings and cook stirring regularly, over medium heat until thickened (about three minutes).
• 12 gravy should be medium to thin consistency.
• 13 slice and serve meat with gravy and potato dumplings.