Dinner: Cider-Brined, Mustard-Glazed Pork Loin

Recipe by /contributors/rhoda-boone Try this fresh alternative to holiday ham for your next festive gathering or Sunday supper. With an apple cider brine and maple-mustard glaze, this pork loin has all the flavors of a classic ham wrapped in more a tende

Ingredients

1 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
2 tablespoons coriander seeds, lightly crushed
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
12 thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
4 cups apple cider, divided
1 (5-pound) boneless pork loin (tied if desired)

Instructions

Bring salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, coriander seeds, mustard seeds, thyme, bay leaves, 2 cups apple cider, and 2 cups water to a low boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking, until sugar and salt dissolve, about 4 minutes. Transfer brine to a large bowl and add remaining 2 cups apple cider and 2 cups ice. Let cool to room temperature.
Place pork and brine in a large resealable plastic bag; turn to coat. Seal and chill at least 8 hours.

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