German Cured and Smoked Pork Loin Recipe

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Ingredients (10)

  • 4 liters (1 gallon) water
  • 350 grams (1 1/4 cups) kosher salt
  • 225 grams (1 1/8 cups) sugar
  • 6 grams (1 teaspoon) pink curing salt no. 1
  • 1 handful fresh or dried sage leaves
  • 1 tablespoon juniper berries
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • Garlic cloves , optional
  • 1 (4- to 5-pound) pork loin , without back ribs

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