1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

2

Sprinkle salt and pepper on roast and rub in. Place roast on a roasting rack in a shallow baking pan.

3

Roast uncovered for 2 - 2½ hours.

4

While roast is cooking, combine preserves, corn syrup, vinegar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes more. Add almonds. Reduce to low; keep sauce warm.

5

When meat is done roasting (meat thermometer should register 160°), spoon enough hot cherry sauce over the roast to glaze. Return to the oven for an additional 30 minutes, or until meat thermometer reaches 170° F. Baste roast with sauce several times during the last 30 minutes.

6

Slice roast and serve with remaining sauce.