BRAISED PORK WITH ORANGE AND FENNEL

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Categories     Pork     Braise     Quick & Easy     Orange     Fennel     Fall     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (1 1/2-inch) piece cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon anise seeds
3 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, smashed
4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices peeled fresh ginger, smashed
2 (4- by 1-inch) strips fresh orange zest
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup Chinese rice wine or medium-dry Sherry
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (20 fl oz)
3 fennel bulbs (sometimes called anise), stalks cut off and discarded, then bulbs sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Special Equipment
cheesecloth; kitchen string

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Wrap cinnamon stick and anise seeds in a small square of cheesecloth and tie bundle closed with string.
  • Pat pork dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a deep 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown pork in 3 batches, turning, about 4 minutes per batch. Transfer to a bowl as browned.
  • Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pot and cook onion and garlic over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add ginger, zest, and sugar and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in soy sauce, rice wine, broth, pork with any accumulated juices, and cheesecloth bag. Braise mixture, covered, in oven 1 hour.
  • Stir in fennel and braise, covered, in oven until fennel is very tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Discard cheesecloth bag, then season pork mixture with salt and pepper and stir in cilantro.

Alex Man
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This is the best braised pork recipe I've ever tried. It's a must-try for any pork lover.


Business Rabbin
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I'm not a huge fan of pork, but this dish changed my mind. The orange and fennel flavors really make it special.


Kwanele Mgxabhayi
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


Robert David
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I've never made braised pork before, but this recipe made it easy. I'll definitely be making it again.


Cheryl Roberts
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The sauce is the star of this dish. It's so flavorful and versatile.


Nobuhle Ngwenya
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Haris Nasar
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I'm not a fan of oranges, but I still enjoyed this dish. The fennel flavor really shines through.


Bob Large
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


Habiba hesham
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I love the crispy skin on the pork. It's the perfect contrast to the tender meat.


Enahoro Daniel
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive meal.


Tanjila Tanha
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. The pork is so tender and flavorful.


Evelyn Byrne
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This is one of my favorite pork recipes. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Hishgee Hishgee
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I'm not a huge fan of fennel, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked in this dish. The orange flavor really balanced it out.


Tenkorang Essuman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pork was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was packed with flavor.


Saladinilliyas Saladinilliyas
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I love the combination of orange and fennel in this recipe. It's a unique and flavorful dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


Ijaz honey Koko 007
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This braised pork dish was a hit with my family! The orange and fennel flavors were perfectly balanced, and the pork was fall-apart tender. I will definitely be making this again.