Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 ounces wild fennel fronds, finely chopped
- Several gratings nutmeg
- 1 (2-pound) pork loin on bone
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 4 fennel bulbs, trimmed and segmented
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, garlic, fennel fronds and nutmeg and stir well to combine. Place the pork loin in an ovenproof casserole and rub the spice mixture all over the loin. Drizzle the olive oil over the loin. Roast in the oven 1 hour, gradually adding the white wine and basting with the cooking juices.
Meanwhile, bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. Cook the segmented fennel in the boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain the fennel and add to the roasting pan, arranging all around the pork, for the last 20 minutes of cooking time. Allow the meat to rest 10 minutes before carving. Serve with pan juices and fennel.
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By d1_sewer_6160128
Salem, OR
on June 30, 2008
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This is a great recipe. I made if for an italian dinner at the office one day and everyone was suprised at well the fennel and pork flavors go together. Even some of those that don't like fennel enjoyed eating this dish. Give it a try, you may find soething new for your family.
By jk86barron_5620938
Homestead, FL
on March 28, 2007
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This was a great recipe using fennel which i love. The pork loin shoulder was very moist which is hard for pork. will make again.
By anndelucchi1_54...
Las Vegas, NV
on May 02, 2006
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this recipe is one you'll want to repeat again and again. It's light, filling, and the fennel and pork tenderloin create some very magical tastes.
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