Categories: Meats 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
      3 lb Pork loin roast                   1/4 ts Nutmeg; ground 
     12 oz Cherry preserves                  1/4 ts Cloves; ground 
      2 tb Light corn syrup                    3 tb Slivered almonds; toasted 
    1/4 c  Red wine vinegar                         Pepper; to taste 
    1/4 ts Salt                                     Salt; to taste 
    1/4 ts Cinnamon; ground                
  
  Preparation:  Rub the roast with a little salt and pepper. Place it on a 
  rack, in a shallow baking pan. 
   Roast uncovered in a 325 degree oven for about 2 to 2 1/2 hours. 
  Meanwhile, combine cherry preserves, corn syrup, vinegar, salt, 
  cinnamon,nutmeg and cloves. 
   Heat to boiling,stilling frequently.  Reduce the heat and simmer 2 minutes 
  more.  Add toasted almonds.  Keep the sauce warm. When meat has roasted for 
  the above time, spoon enough hot cherry sauce over the roast to glaze. 
  Return to the oven for about 30 minutes more, or till meat thermometer 
  reads 170 degrees.  Baste roast with sauce several times during last 30 
  minutes. 
   Pass remaining sauce with the roast.