Pork Chops with Fennel

Fennel is one of my absolute favorite vegetables because it’s flavor profile makes it incredibly versatile.ย  It’s licorice flavor mellows a bit when cooked and pairs so beautifully with the pork.ย  ย These pork chops are tender, juicy and packed so much flavor thanks to the combo of fennel and juniper seeds.

If you’re looking for a really tasty side dish I highly recommend this shaved Brussels sprouts and apple salad.ย  You could also roasted up some broccolini or potatoes, and some roasted apples on top would also be a really delish addition!

If you have trouble finding juniper berries, click here to buy them online.ย  Juniper berries are tart with a bit of a piney flavor and hint of citrus.ย  You’ll find they’re used a lot to cut through the “gamey” flavor of meat like bison and venison.ย  Because they’re really flavor forward, a little goes a long way!

Pork Chops with Fennel

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Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 12 juniper berries, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, crushed
  • Four 1-inch-thick bone-in pork rib chops (12 ounces each)
  • Salt Pepper
  • 1 fennel bulb with fronds, bulb and fronds coarsely chopped

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of the olive oil with the garlic, juniper berries and fennel seeds. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper and rub all over with the garlic-juniper oil.
  • Arrange the pork in a baking dish or place in a resealable plastic bag. Add the chopped fennel and fronds and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours. Remove the pork from the marinade; discard the marinade.
  • Preheat the oven to 425ยฐ. In a large cast-iron grill pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the chops and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer the pan to the oven and roast the chops for 12 to 14 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted โ€จin the center of a chop registers 140ยฐ. Transfer the chops to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve With Grilled young fennel.
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