Best 14 Pork Loin With Carrots Fennel And Lemons Recipes

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Pork loin is an exceptionally succulent and flavorful cut of meat that pairs perfectly with a variety of sides. This article features three delectable recipes that showcase the versatility of pork loin. The first recipe, Pork Loin with Carrots, Fennel, and Lemons, is a vibrant and aromatic dish that combines the sweetness of carrots, the subtle anise flavor of fennel, and the bright acidity of lemons. The second recipe, Pork Loin with Apples and Cider, is a classic combination that delivers a sweet and savory flavor profile. Apples and cider add a touch of sweetness, while the pork loin provides a savory balance. The third recipe, Pork Loin with Roasted Vegetables, is a hearty and healthy meal that features a variety of roasted vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, and Brussels sprouts. Each recipe is carefully crafted to highlight the unique flavors of pork loin, making this article a valuable resource for anyone looking to create delicious and satisfying meals.

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ROAST PORK LOIN WITH CARROTS AND MUSTARD GRAVY



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The oven's high heat concentrates the flavor of carrots, making them as sweet as honey. For an easy dinner, roast a juicy pork loin alongside, and finish with a quick pan sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise if large
1/2 pound shallots, peeled and halved if large
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin roast
3/4 cup white wine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons grainy mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss carrots, shallots, and 1 tablespoon rosemary with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, season pork with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add pork; cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer pork to a plate, and reserve skillet.
  • Remove baking sheet from oven; push vegetables to sides. Place pork in center; return sheet to oven. Roast, tossing vegetables occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of pork registers 145 degrees, 30 to 40 minutes. Loosely tent pork with foil. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
  • While pork rests, pour off almost all of the fat from skillet. Add wine, and cook over medium-high, scraping up browned bits, until syrupy, 4 to 5 minutes. Add flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 30 seconds. Gradually add 1 cup water, whisking constantly. Add 1 tablespoon rosemary. Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat. Whisk in mustard, and season gravy with salt and pepper. Serve pork with carrots and gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 38 g

PORK LOIN WITH CARROTS, FENNEL, AND LEMONS



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You only need a handful of ingredients to create this delicious roasted-pork meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces
5 medium fennel bulbs, cut into 1-inch wedges
3 lemons, halved
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 pounds boneless pork loin roast, tied at 1-inch intervals
1 teaspoon ground coriander

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together carrots, fennel, lemons, and oil. Season with salt and pepper, arrange in a single layer, and roast 25 minutes. Remove sheet from oven and stir; place pork in center of sheet, sprinkle with coriander, and season with salt and pepper. Roast until vegetables are tender and pork is browned and cooked through (an instant-read thermometer inserted into center should read 145 degrees), 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Tent pork with foil and let rest 15 minutes. Reserve 3 cups vegetables in an airtight container for Roasted Vegetable Salad with Lentils recipe. Slice pork and serve with lemons and remaining vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 g, Fat 29 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 50 g, SaturatedFat 10 g

LOIN OF PORK WITH FENNEL



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Good olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 cups sliced yellow onions (2 onions)
2 cups sliced fennel (1 large bulb)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 large cloves)
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon Pernod or white wine
3 cups fresh bread crumbs
1 (3 1/2-pound) loin of pork, butterflied

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • For the stuffing, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the butter in a large (12-inch) saute pan. Add the onions and fennel with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook over low to medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions and fennel are tender and lightly browned. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for 1 more minute. Add the Pernod and cook for another minute, deglazing the pan. Cool slightly.
  • Add the bread crumbs and 1 teaspoon of salt to the stuffing mixture. Lay the pork on a board fat side down, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread the stuffing evenly on the pork and roll up lengthwise, ending with the fat on the top of the roll. Tie with kitchen string, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Place the rolled pork loin on a baking rack on a sheet pan and roast for 30 minutes. Lower the heat to 350 degrees F and roast for another 20 to 30 minutes, until the interior of the pork is 137 degrees F. (If the thermometer hits stuffing rather than pork, it will register a higher temperature, so test the meat in several places.) Remove from the oven and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Allow to rest for 15 minutes. Remove the strings, slice thickly, and serve.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH LEMON AND FENNEL



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons lemon olive oil, recipe follows, or olive oil
2 garlic cloves, mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, coarsely ground
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pork tenderloins (1 1/2 pounds total) trimmed
1 fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into long thin strips
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup cool water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, olive oil, grapeseed oil, or other vegetable oil
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Combine 1 tablespoon of the lemon oil, garlic paste, zest, fennel seeds, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture over the pork tenderloins and let stand at room temperature, covered, for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons lemon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the pork tenderloins, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a baking pan and roast the pork for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until an inserted instant read thermometer reads 150 degrees F, about 15 to 20 minutes, for medium, or to desired doneness. Remove the pork to a platter and let sit for 10 minutes before cutting into thin slices.
  • Variation: If you'd like to serve fresh fennel alongside the pork, after browning the pork, add the fennel to the same skillet. Cook the fennel, stirring frequently, over medium heat until it begins to brown, about 10 minutes. Add a minced garlic clove, a teaspoon of sugar and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup cool water, bring to a boil and simmer until the liquid is all evaporated and the fennel is fork-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the oil and the zest in a glass jar. Let stand at room temperature for at least 2 weeks, shaking occasionally.
  • Pour the oil through a strainer and discard the zest. Transfer to a jar and store, tightly covered, at in refrigerator.

PORK CHOPS WITH FENNEL AND CARROTS



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Cook tonight's dinner with the leftovers already in mind and the next night is a no-brainer. Use leftovers from this light-yet-satisfying meal for Pork Ragu with Pasta or Pork Quesadillas later in the week.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 fennel bulbs (1 1/2 pounds), trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 pound carrots (about 10 medium), trimmed and halved lengthwise
1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges, root end left intact
12 garlic cloves, peeled
5 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
6 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick; 6 to 8 ounces each)
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss fennel, carrots, onion, and garlic with 3 tablespoons oregano and 4 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast until vegetables are tender and browned in spots, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Season pork chops with salt and pepper and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons oregano. In batches, cook until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer 2 pork chops and 1 cup roasted vegetables to separate airtight containers; refrigerate, up to 3 days. Serve 4 pork chops with remaining vegetables and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

CROWN ROAST OF PORK WITH FENNEL AND LEMON



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Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 20m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
Rosemary leaves from 2 bushy sprigs
5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup sage leaves and tender sprigs
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon fennel pollen (optional)
1 tablespoon plus 1 pinch coarse kosher salt
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 8- to 9-pound crown roast of pork (10 to 12 ribs)
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • In small skillet, toast fennel seeds until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Place toasted fennel seeds, rosemary, garlic, sage, lemon zest, fennel pollen (if using) and pinch of salt in blender. Run blender briefly to chop everything up, then add olive oil, and blend until mixture becomes a paste, scraping down sides occasionally with a rubber spatula.
  • Wipe pork with paper towels, then season evenly with remaining tablespoon salt and the pepper. Smear herb paste all over meat, making sure to coat the middle and the crevices on the sides of the chops. Let marinate at room temperature for at least 2 hours, or longer in refrigerator. (Overnight is ideal.) If you've chilled the meat, bring to room temperature for at least an hour before roasting.
  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Place roast upside down (bones down) in large roasting pan. (You can use a rack to help steady it if you like.) Roast for 20 minutes, then turn heat down to 350 and continue roasting until meat registers 145 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours longer. Let rest 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 276, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 286 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

ROAST LOIN OF PORK WITH FENNEL



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, plus 1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 (3-pound) boneless pork loin, trimmed and tied
3 small fennel bulbs, tops removed
8 carrots, peeled, and thickly sliced diagonally
10 small potatoes (red or white-skinned), cut in quarters
2 yellow onions, thickly sliced
4 tablespoons good olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • With a mortar and pestle, or in a food processor fitted with a steel blade, grind together the garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, and thyme leaves. Add the mustard. Spread the mixture over the loin of pork and allow it to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut the fennel bulbs in thick wedges, cutting through the core. Toss the fennel, carrots, potatoes, and onions in a bowl with the olive oil, melted butter, salt, and pepper to taste. Place the vegetables in a large roasting pan and cook for 30 minutes. Add the pork loin to the pan and continue to cook for another 30 to 50 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the middle of the pork reads exactly 138 degrees. Remove the meat from the pan and return the vegetables to the oven to keep cooking. Cover the meat with aluminum foil and allow it to rest for 15 minutes. Remove the strings from the meat and slice it thickly. Arrange the meat and vegetables on a platter. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Serve warm.

PORK WITH FENNEL AND POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin (1 large or 2 small), trimmed
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large fennel bulb, cut into wedges
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 pound small red-skinned potatoes, quartered
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Halve the pork tenderloin crosswise; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, turning, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a roasting pan; roast until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork registers 140 degrees F, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the fennel, garlic, potatoes, wine and 1 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Stir, then cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are almost tender, 15 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the broth and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme. Simmer until slightly reduced, 1 minute. Add the cream; increase the heat and gently boil until slightly thickened, about 1 more minute. Season with salt and pepper. Slice the pork and serve with the vegetables and sauce. Top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calorie, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 137 milligrams, Sodium 366 milligrams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 38 grams

LOIN OF PORK WITH FENNEL AND GARLIC



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (5-pound) loin of pork, bone in,"frenched" and tied
6 garlic cloves
1/3 cup fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Allow the pork to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Place the pork, fat side up, in a roasting pan just large enough to hold it comfortably. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade process the garlic, rosemary, lemon zest, and fennel seeds until roughly chopped. Add the olive oil, mustard, salt and pepper and process until it forms a smooth paste. Rub the paste on top of the pork and roast for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F. Remove from the oven, transfer to a cutting board, and cover with aluminum foil. Allow to sit for 20 minutes, then remove the strings, slice between the bones and serve warm.

FENNEL-RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ROASTED FENNEL WEDGES



Fennel-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Fennel Wedges image

Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Roast     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Pork Tenderloin     Fennel     Winter     Healthy     Candy Thermometer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 pound pork tenderloin
2 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed, reserving fronds
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
  • Crush fennel seeds with a mortar and pestle or wrap in a kitchen towel and crush with bottom of a heavy skillet.
  • Pat pork dry, then sprinkle with crushed fennel seeds and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Cut fennel bulbs lengthwise into 1/2-inch wedges.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch oven-proof heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Brown pork on all sides, about 6 minutes total, then transfer to a plate. Sauté garlic and fennel wedges in skillet until fennel is golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add wine, stirring and scraping up brown bits, then stir in broth and butter. Put pork on top of fennel and transfer skillet to oven. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 145 to 150°F, about 15 minutes. Transfer pork to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, transfer skillet to stovetop (handle will be hot) and boil, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid has evaporated. Stir in lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fennel fronds. Thinly slice pork and serve over fennel with sauce.

BAKED FENNEL PORK WITH LEMONY POTATOES & ONIONS



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Use lean cuts of pork in this low fat one-pot, which is packed with goodness and counts as two of your five-a-day

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Main course, Supper

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tbsp fennel seeds
1 tbsp olive oil
4 pork loin steaks , trimmed of fat
1 large onion , sliced
2 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
750g baby new potatoes , halved lengthways
2 fennel bulbs , thinly sliced, green fronds reserved
juice 2 lemons
340g broccoli , broken into florets

Steps:

  • Crush the fennel seeds lightly in a pestle and mortar. Mix with half the oil and a little seasoning. Rub into the pork and set aside.
  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat remaining oil in a shallow ovenproof dish. Soften the onion and garlic for about 5 mins, then tip in the potatoes and brown for a few mins. Add the fennel, lemon juice and about 100ml water. Season, cover with the lid and cook in the oven for 35 mins.
  • Remove the lid, stir the potatoes and place the meat on top. Return to the oven, uncovered, and cook for another 10 mins or until the pork is cooked to your liking. Meanwhile, cook the broccoli.
  • Scatter over the reserved fennel fronds and serve with the broccoli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, Sodium 0.33 milligram of sodium

ROAST LOIN OF PORK WITH FENNEL



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     Pork     Potato     Roast     Fennel     Carrot     Winter

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 3-pound boneless pork loin, trimmed and tied
3 small fennel bulbs, tops removed
10 carrots, peeled and thickly sliced diagonally
10 small new potatoes, quartered
2 onions, thickly sliced
4 tablespoons good olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • With a mortar and pestle or in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, grind together the garlic, salt, and thyme leaves. Add the mustard and combine. Spread the mixture over the loin of pork and allow it to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut the fennel bulbs into thick wedges, slicing through the core. Toss the fennel, carrots, potatoes, and onions in a bowl with the olive oil, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
  • Transfer the vegetables to a large roasting pan and cook for 30 minutes. Add the pork to the pan and continue to cook for another 30 to 50 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the middle of the pork reads exactly 138 degrees. Remove the meat from the pan and return the vegetables to the oven to keep cooking. Cover the meat with aluminum foil and allow it to rest for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the strings from the meat and slice it thickly. Arrange the meat and vegetables on a platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH FENNEL AND GARLIC



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Pork and fennel are a distinctive Italian pairing of sweet and mild. Roasted side by side on a single baking sheet, they get deliciously caramelized.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 garlic cloves, peeled
3 pounds fennel bulbs (3 to 4), fronds and stalks removed, bulbs cored and cut into eighths
3 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss garlic, fennel, and 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast 10 minutes.
  • Rub pork with remaining tablespoon oil; season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Remove baking sheet from oven, and push fennel and garlic to sides of sheet. Place pork in center, and roast 20 to 25 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 145 degrees.
  • Transfer pork to a cutting board, and let rest at least 5 minutes before thinly slicing. Serve pork with fennel and garlic.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 49 g

ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH FENNEL



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Categories     Garlic     Herb     Pork     Vegetable     Roast     Dinner     Meat     Bacon     Fennel     Fall     Winter     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup chopped pancetta or bacon
10 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons dry red wine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 3-pound boneless pork loin
6 bay leaves
1 1/2 cups (or more) chicken stock or canned low-salt broth
2 fennel bulbs, tops trimmed, bulbs cut into thin wedges
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Blend first 8 ingredients in processor until mixture is finely chopped.
  • Using tip of small sharp knife, make about twenty 1 1/2-inch-deep incisions all over pork loin. Press 1 generous teaspoonful of pancetta paste into each incision. Rub remaining paste over outside of pork. Arrange bay leaves in bottom of roasting pan. Place pork loin atop bay leaves. Cover; let pork stand at room temperature 2 hours or refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Sprinkle pork with salt. Roast 45 minutes. Pour 1 1/2 cups stock into pan. Continue to roast until thermometer inserted into center registers 155°F, adding more stock if it evaporates and basting pork with juices occasionally, about 45 minutes longer.
  • Transfer pork to cutting board. Discard bay leaves. Transfer pan juices to small saucepan. Skim fat from top of juices; boil until liquid is reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Cut pork into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Transfer to platter. Pour juices over. Surround with fennel and lemon wedges (squeeze lemon over fennel at table).

Tips:

  • Choose a flavorful pork loin: Look for a pork loin roast that is well-marbled with fat, as this will help keep the meat moist and flavorful during cooking.
  • Prepare the vegetables: Before starting to cook, wash and peel the carrots and fennel. Then, cut the carrots into 2-inch pieces and the fennel bulb into 1-inch wedges.
  • Marinate the pork loin: To enhance the flavor of the pork loin, marinate it in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and thyme for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Sear the pork loin: Before roasting, sear the pork loin in a hot skillet to create a golden brown crust. The pork loin should be cooked over medium heat until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Roast the pork loin and vegetables: Once the pork loin is seared, transfer it to a roasting pan along with the carrots, fennel, and lemons. Roast the pork loin and vegetables in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-45 minutes.
  • Let the pork loin rest: After the pork loin and vegetables are roasted, remove them from the oven and let them rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

This recipe for pork loin with carrots, fennel, and lemons is a delightful and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion meal. The pork loin is tender and juicy, while the vegetables are roasted to perfection. The lemon and herbs add a bright and refreshing flavor to the dish. With its simple preparation and impressive presentation, this recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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