roast pork loin (brined)

Ingredients For roast pork loin (brined)

• 2 qt

  boiling water
• 1/2 c

  sugar
• 1/3 c

  kosher salt
• 1 sprig

  rosemary
• 1/2 bunch

  thyme
• 1/2 c

  whole peeled garlic cloves
• 2

  pieces star anise
• 2 Tbsp

  chili flakes
• 2 Tbsp

  fennel seeds
• 1 stick

  cinnamon broken into pieces
• 4

  bay leaves
• 2 Tbsp

  peppercorns
• 2 Tbsp

  chopped ginger
• FIG SAUCE WITH MINT AND MARSALA
• 2 Tbsp

  butter
• 1/4 c

  diced shallots
• 1 1/2 tsp

  chopped garlic
• 1/2 c

  dry marsala
• 1 Tbsp

  lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp

  sherry vinegar
• 1 Tbsp

  honey
• 2 c

  chicken stock
• 3 c

  ripe black mission figs, cut into large chunks (about 3/4 inch square)
• 6

  leaves mint, chopped