Asian Brined Pork Loin with Gingered Yams and Five Spice Apples

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1/2 tablespoon szechwan peppercorns

1 tablespoon black peppercorns

2 star anise

32 ounces water (4 cups)

1/3 cup kosher salt

1/3 cup sugar

1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

4 large slices ginger

2 bay leaves

1 pork loin, cleaned (about 3 to 4 pounds)

Black pepper to taste

Garnish: 1/4 cup chive batons

2 tablespoons chile oil

Gingered Yams, recipe follows

Five Spice Apples, recipe follows

Gingered Yams:

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

2 tablespoons minced ginger

4 medium sized yams, peeled and quartered

6 garlic cloves, peeled

2 to 4 ounces of butter

Salt and black pepper to taste

Five Spice Apples:

Canola oil to cook

1 small diced red onion

1/2 tablespoon five spice powder

1 tablespoon brown sugar

2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced

8 ounces apple juice

1 tablespoon butter (optional)

Salt and black pepper to taste