Pancetta-Wrapped Roast Pork Loin Chop - SippitySup

Ingredients

• 1 bay leaf, broken into several pieces
• 2½ cup room temperature water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 boneless pork loin chop (1 ½ to 2″ thick about 3/4 lb)
• 8 cipollini or very small white onions, unpeeled
• coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary, plus several sprigs
• 3 ounces pancetta, thinly sliced (bacon is a fine substitute)
• 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon all purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade