Depression Cake II

2 cups packed brown sugar

2 cups hot water

2 tablespoons bacon grease

2 cups raisins

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground cloves

In a medium saucepan combine the brown sugar, hot water, bacon grease, and raisins over medium heat. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool.

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4-inch loaf pans.

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves. Add the ingredients from the saucepan and mix until well blended. Divide evenly between the 2 prepared pans.

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.