BRINED PORK LOIN WITH ONION, RAISIN, AND GARLIC COMPOTE

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Categories     Garlic     Herb     Onion     Pork     Marinate     Roast     Raisin     Fall     Brine     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 cups water
1/2 cup coarse salt
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
3 bay leaves
1 center-cut boneless pork loin roast (about 4 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram
Onion, Raisin, and Garlic Compote

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients in heavy large pot. Bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature. Transfer brine to very large bowl. Add pork (weight pork with plate to keep below surface). Cover; refrigerate over-night. Drain pork. Return pork to bowl; cover with water (weight pork with plate). Soak at room temperature 2 hours.
  • Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 350°F. Drain pork. Pat dry. Transfer to rack set in large roasting pan. Rub pork all over with oil. Sprinkle with fresh herbs, pressing to adhere. Sprinkle with pepper. Roast until thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 150°F, about 1 hour 40 minutes. Transfer pork to cutting board; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Cut pork into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick slices. Serve with compote.

pigga
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This is my go-to pork loin recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Akeshia Kotze
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pork loin turned out tough and dry.


Sohan Chowdhury
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This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Rijoy Das
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. The pork loin is always tender and juicy, and the compote is delicious.


Azah Laura
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it.


Menuka Wagle
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I'm not a big fan of pork loin, but this recipe changed my mind. The brine and compote really make a difference.


Malak Loka
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This is one of my favorite pork loin recipes. The brine and compote are both so flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Zia Hardien
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I tried this recipe and the pork loin was a bit dry. I think I may have overcooked it.


Maryrose Ketner
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler dishes that don't take as much time to prepare.


MD saifulla Sk
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I made this for a dinner party last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the tender pork and the flavorful compote. I will definitely be making this again.


Aizaz Pusio
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This pork loin recipe is a keeper! The brine adds so much flavor to the meat, and the compote is the perfect accompaniment. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it.