Name: Bacon-Wrapped Maple Pork Loin
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups water; 1/3 cup kosher salt; 2 tablespoons maple syrup (Grade B or amber); 1/2 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns; 2 sprigs fresh sage; 1 large garlic clove, smashed; 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf; 1 (4- to 4 1/2-lb) boneless pork loin roast, trimmed; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage; 3 tablespoons maple syrup (Grade B or amber); 16 bacon slices (about 1 lb); 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon water; an instant-read thermometer

photo by Romulo Yanes

Maple syrup brings out the subtle sweetness of the bacon. If you like, you can substitute molasses (not blackstrap).

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