Pennsylvania Dutch Kettle Roast

Ingredients

• 5 lb rump roast
• 14 c bacon drippings or shortening
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tsp salt
• 14 tsp pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 5 whole cloves
• 1 small onion
• 1 c water

Directions

1. Melt drippings in heavy iron skillet
2. Season the meat with the ginger salt and pepper and sear well on all sides
3. Add bay leaves cloves onion and water
4. Cover tightly and let simmer about 4 12 hours or until tender
5. Makes 8 to 10 servings