Garlic- and Herb-Roasted Pork Loin With Crackling and Spiced | Dinner | Umami

Ingredients

• For the Pork Loin:
• One (4- to 5-pound; 2- to 2 1/2-kg) pork loin, center cut with rind still intact (see note)
• Kosher salt
• 1/4 cup (60ml) neutral oil, like canola or grapeseed
• 2 heads garlic, cut in half across the bulbs
• 8 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• For the Spiced Apple Chutney:
• 4 tart baking apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated (20g)
• 1/2 cup pomegranate juice (120ml)
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (150ml)
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed (about 5 ounces; 140g)
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (about 2g)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 star anise pod