INGREDIENTS
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4 pork loin chops, bone-in (about 1 1/2-inch thick)
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Brine, recipe follows
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
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1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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2 (15-ounce) cans tart cherries
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1 cup Madeira, divided
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1 tablespoon grated orange zest
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1 tablespoon minced ginger
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1/3 cup agave syrup
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2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
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3 cups water
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1 bay leaf
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
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1 tablespoon agave syrup
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2 tablespoons kosher salt
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1 cup ice