• prep: 30 min
• cook: 1 hr 40 min
• total: 2 hr 10 min

servings:

Try this fresh alternative to holiday ham for your next festive gathering or Sunday supper. With an apple cider brine and maple-mustard glaze, this pork loin has all the flavors of a classic ham wrapped in more a tender and juicy package. Start early—the brine takes 8–24 hours.

• 1 cup kosher salt
• 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, lightly crushed
• 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
• 12 thyme sprigs
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cups apple cider, divided
• 1 (5-pound) boneless pork loin (tied if desired)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup country Dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup (packed) light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons thyme leaves
• 2 cups apple cider

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