Pork with loin

2 quarts water 6 bay leaves 3/4 cup kosher salt 2 tablespoons black peppercorns , cracked 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 1/2[...]

2 lbs pork loin, trimmed and tied 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 head garlic clove , separated but unpeeled 2 bay leaves , lightly crushed 3 sprigs fresh sage 1/4[...]