Cookbook:Sweet and Sour Pork Loin

Ingredients

 * 1 ea. (4 pounds / 1.8 kg) boneless pork loin roast
 * 1 cup salt
 * ¾ cup honey
 * 2 cups coconut milk
 * 2 cups water
 * 1 tbsp minced garlic
 * 2 tbsp minced ginger
 * 1 cup ketchup
 * 1 tbsp sesame oil
 * ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
 * ¼ cup light brown sugar
 * 2 tbsp soy sauce
 * 1 ½ 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 2½–3 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°F (220°C) oven until internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C) for medium rare.
 * 5) Move to a plate and let rest 7 minutes. Serve warm with sweet and sour sauce on the side.