Baked fennel pork with lemony potatoes & onions

Method 1

Ingredients

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

step 1

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.

step 2

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.

step 3

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.

step 4

Scatter over the reserved fennel fronds and serve with the broccoli.

Method 2

Ingredients:

- 1.5 lb pork tenderloin

- 2 fennel bulbs, sliced

- 1 lb potatoes, cut into chunks

- 1 large onion, sliced

- 2 lemons, juiced and zested

- 3 cloves garlic, minced

- 2 tbsp olive oil

- 1 tsp dried thyme

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. In a bowl, mix together the lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, olive oil, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.

3. Place the pork tenderloin in a large baking dish and pour half of the lemon mixture over it. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.

4. In a separate bowl, toss the sliced fennel, potatoes, and onions with the remaining lemon mixture.

5. Arrange the fennel, potatoes, and onions around the pork tenderloin in the baking dish.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-40 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

7. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing the pork.

8. Serve the Baked Fennel Pork with Lemony Potatoes & Onions hot and enjoy!

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