Preheat oven to 425°F. In a medium bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves. Beat eggs lightly in a large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk. Pour into pie shell.
Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F; bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours.