Roast Loin of Pork with Fennel

Elevate your next dinner gathering with this exquisite Roast Loin of Pork with Fennel, a dish that marries tender, juicy pork with the subtle sweetness of caramelized fennel. This centerpiece-worthy recipe highlights a flavorful fennel seed and garlic paste, enhanced with bright lemon zest and aromatic fresh thyme, which is rubbed over a golden-seared pork loin. Thinly sliced fennel bulbs create a savory, slightly anise-scented bed, enriched with a delicate white wine and chicken stock reduction. Roasted to perfection in a single skillet, this easy yet impressive entrée combines bold flavors into a showstopping dish that’s perfect for cozy family meals or elegant entertaining. Serve sliced with the roasted fennel and pan juices for a hearty, flavor-packed meal that will leave everyone wanting seconds. Keywords: roast pork loin, fennel recipe, easy one-pan dinner, roasted fennel, pork roast recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds boneless pork loin
• 2 whole fennel bulb
• 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
• 4 whole garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 cup chicken stock

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and position a rack in the center of the oven.

Step 2

Trim and core the fennel bulbs, then slice them thinly. Set aside for later use.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine fennel seeds, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, fresh thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper to form a paste.

Step 4

Pat the pork loin dry with paper towels. Rub the fennel paste all over the pork, ensuring it’s evenly coated.

Step 5

Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork loin on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 6

Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside temporarily. Add the sliced fennel to the same skillet and sauté until slightly softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 7

Deglaze the skillet by adding white wine and scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the wine reduce for 2 minutes.

Step 8

Add the chicken stock to the skillet, then return the pork loin on top of the fennel mixture.

Step 9

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 70-80 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C).

Step 10

Once cooked, remove the skillet from the oven and let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 11

Serve the sliced pork loin on a platter with the roasted fennel and pan juices drizzled over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2487.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4143.7

Total Fat 237.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 1096.3mg	0%
Sodium 2410.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.5g	0%
Total Sugars 21.7g
Protein 388.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 612.5mg	0%
Iron 18.4mg	0%
Potassium 8014.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.0%

Protein: 39.9%

Carbs: 5.1%