Pork Loin With Fennel and Garlic |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Recommended to serve thinly sliced at room temperature on a buffet table. Ingredients:
2 teaspoons fennel seeds |
2 garlic cloves, crushed through a press |
1/2 teaspoon salt (preferably coarse or kosher salt) |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
1 (1 1/4 lb) boneless pork loin roast, very well trimmed and tied |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°; place the fennel seeds on a cutting board and break them by cutting once or twice with a large heavy knife (if you have a mortar and pestle, give them a couple grinds to lightly crush and release their aroma).
2. Combine the fennel, garlic, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
3. Rub the fennel seed mixture over the entire surface of pork roast.
4. Place the roast in a 13x9 inch baking dish; roast for 30 minutes.
5. Remove pan from oven; using large tongs or two spatulas, carefully turn the roast over.
6. Return to the oven; continue roasting about 30 minutes until well browned.
7. Remove roast from oven; let stand about 10 minutes.
8. Carefully remove string and cut meat into thin (1/8 inch) slices; arrange the overlapping slices on a platter; spoon any pan juices over the meat and serve.
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