Braised Pork with sauce

1 (7 -8 lb) boneless pork loin (seven, eight pounds) 1 bulb of garlic , separating the cloves, no need to peel (for roast) 3 large garlic cloves , smashed and[...]

1 tablespoon olive oil 2 pork loin chops (4-6 oz each) 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme , divided salt and pepper 1 small onion , quartered then thinly sliced 3[...]