Beer-Braised Pork Loin

Brown pork loin roast in hot oil in a large Dutch oven or roasting pan. Drain all but 3 tablespoons of fat from pan.

Saute onions ad carrots until softened. Stir in beer, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and whole cloves. Return pork to pan or Dutch oven and cover tightly with aluminum foil.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 2 hours, or until pork is tender. Place pork loin on a serving platter and keep warm.

Pour cooking liquid from pan into a large bowl. Skim off fat and remove bay leaf. Place liquid with vegetables into a blender, then cover and process at low speed until smooth. Or, press through sieve or process in food processor in batches.

Pour processed beer sauce into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Spoon sauce over sliced pork to serve.