Fennel-Garlic Pork Roast

This Mediterranean-flavored pork roast is super-versatile: While it’s excellent right out of the oven, it’s also delicious at room temperature or served cold for sandwiches.

In a medium saucepan, combine the honey, peppercorns, bay leaves, thyme, parsley, garlic and salt with 1 quart of the water and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the salt. Pour the brine into a large bowl and let cool. Add the remaining 2 quarts of cold water along with the pork and refrigerate overnight (12 to 18 hours). Drain and pat dry, picking off any seasonings….
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