Bacon Wrapped Pork Kebabs

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Pork Kebabs
Ingredients: 1 cup kosher salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 bay leaves; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 3 garlic cloves, smashed; 4 cups ice cubes; 16 to 20-ounce trimmed pork tenderloin or pork loin, cut into 24 1-inch cubes; 1 pound whole slab apple-wood smoked bacon, chilled; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon granulated garlic; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Canola oil, for brushing grill; Orange Honey Mustard Sauce, recipe follows; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small shallot, finely diced; 1 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons orange blossom honey; 1/4 cup country Dijon mustard