SKILLET-BRAISED FENNEL

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Fresh fennel, which has a strong anise flavor and crunchy texture when raw, becomes mellow and meltingly soft when braised.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium bulbs fennel
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1 or 2 cloves garlic, sliced thin
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup water
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Flat-leaf parsley leaves, as garnish

Steps:

  • Trim the tops of the fennel bulbs; cut bulbs in half lengthwise.
  • Melt butter in a large iron skillet over medium heat. Add sugar and stir until melted. Add garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add fennel, cut side down, and cook until well browned, about 5 to 10 minutes. Be careful not to let the fennel burn.
  • Turn over bulbs and add orange juice, water, and salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover pan and cook until fennel is soft and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 to 30 minutes. If the pan becomes dry during cooking, add a little more water. If any liquid is left at the end of the cooking time, continue to cook, uncovered, at medium heat until the liquid evaporates. Garnish with parsley leaves and serve immediately.

Patricia Bailey
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This dish was a great way to use up some fennel I had on hand. The fennel was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


samikhan Sherani
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I was looking for a new way to cook fennel and this recipe did not disappoint. The fennel was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Theguy04 Uwu
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of fennel and orange. I will definitely be making this again.


SA Yeager
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit. The fennel was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


S A Sumon Official
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This dish was a great way to use up some fennel I had on hand. The fennel was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


EvanDoesEverything
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I was looking for a new way to cook fennel and this recipe did not disappoint. The fennel was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Lakayla Webb
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of fennel and orange. I will definitely be making this again.


Caleb Mogusu
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit. The fennel was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


benard edulu
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This dish was a great way to use up some fennel I had on hand. The fennel was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


afsal vengakkal
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I was looking for a new way to cook fennel and this recipe did not disappoint. The fennel was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Sujit Basak
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of fennel and orange. I will definitely be making this again.


Clqaadir Maxamed
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit. The fennel was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Qussai Maklad
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This dish was a great way to use up some fennel I had on hand. The fennel was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Binod sunar
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I was looking for a new way to cook fennel and this recipe did not disappoint. The fennel was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Falak Rajput
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of fennel and orange. I will definitely be making this again.


NaSean Robinson
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The fennel was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Awais Hafeez
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The fennel was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.