Pork Rib Roast with Fig and Pistachio Stuffing

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Stir first 6 ingredients and 4 cups water in large saucepan over medium heat until salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from heat and add remaining 2 cups cold water. Cool brine to room temperature.

   Step 2

   Place 1 pork rib roast in each of 2 large resealable plastic bags. Divide brine and seasoning equally between bags. Chill 12 to 16 hours.

   Step 3

   Remove pork from brine. Rinse; pat dry with paper towels. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour.

   Step 4

   Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Place 1 pork roast, fat side down, in skillet and cook until brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer roast to rimmed baking sheet, fat side up. Repeat with second pork roast. Arrange roasts with ribs meeting in center of sheet.

   Step 5

   Roast until thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 145°F, about 1 1/2 hours. Let rest 15 minutes.

   Step 6

   Carve 6 chops from roast. Serve with Fig and Pistachio Stuffing .