how long to brine pork loin
1 Place pork loin in brine mixture and refrigerate for 8 to 10 hours. 2  Remove pork from brine, pat dry, and season all sides with salt and black pepper. 3  Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).4  Heat vegetable oil in an oven-proof skillet over high heat. 5  Cook pork, turning to brown each side, about 10 minutes total. Transfer skillet to the oven and roast until pork is browned, about 40 minutes. 2  Mix 2 tablespoons maple syrup and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl. 3  Remove pork roast from the oven and spread maple syrup mixture on all sides. 4  Cook for an additional 15 minutes, until the pork is no longer pink in the center.