Sweet & Sour Pork Loin

Ingredients

• 1 (4-pound) boneless pork loin roast
• 1 cup salt
• 3/4 cup honey
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbs minced garlic
• 2 tbs minced ginger
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 tbs sesame oil
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 2 tbs soy sauce
• 1 1/2 Thai chiles, finely minced

Procedure

1. Combine salt, honey, water, and coconut milk in a gallon-size zip-top bag. Add pork roast and toss to coat; refrigerate 2 1/2-3 hours.
2. Drain pork and pat dry with paper towels. Discard remaining brine.
3. Combine ketchup, vinegar, oil, and soy sauce. Toss pork roast in mixture and place on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
4. Combine remaining ingredients and press into all sides of pork. Insert a probe thermometer into the center and bake in a 425 degree oven until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees for medium rare.
5. Move to a plate and let rest 7 minutes. Serve warm with sweet and sour sauce on the side.