Maple-Gin Brined Pork Roast | Marchés publics de Montréal

Ingredients

• Brine:
• 2 cups water
• 3 tbsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp rosemary
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 3 bay leaves
• 6 cloves
• 1 slice of ginger
• 1 slice of lemon
• 2 oz gin
• 1/2 cup maple syrup (preferably dark syrup for its robust flavour)
• 1 1/2 cup cold water
• Roast:
• 3 lb pork loin rib roast
• Sauce:
• 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
• 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/3 cup maple syrup (preferably dark syrup for its robust flavour)
• 1 tbsp fish sauce (optional)