Pork Roast

1 (4 pound) center cut loin of pork (bone-in or boneless)
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
8 baking apples, cored
8 large onions, peeled but left whole
2 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups apple cider, divided
8 medium baking potatoes, if desired

Salt and pepper pork roast and place in roasting pan. Roast at 325 degrees F for 1 1/2 hours. Pour off fat. Place onions and apples in alternate positions around roast. Potatoes may be put in oven at this time. Add 1 1/2 cups cider and roast an additional 1 1/2 hours, basting often. Skim off fat when done. Add flour and remaining cider to pan liquid. Cook mixture until smooth and thickened, stirring frequently. Place roast on platter to serve.

This recipe from Recipe Goldmine for Pork Roast makes serves 8.