Kettle Roast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 lbs rump roast
1/4 cup bacon drippings
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
5 whole cloves
1 small onion
1 cup water

Preparation

Have roast tied so it hold shape.
Melt drippings in heavy iron dutch oven or deep skillet.
Season the meat with the ginger, salt and pepper, and sear well on all sides.
Add the bay leaves, cloves, onion, and water.
Cover tightly and simmer about 4 1/2 hours or until tender.