Roasted Pork with Fennel Spice Rub Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups thinly- sliced onions
gray salt
freshly-ground pepper
1 -1/2 tsp. finely- chopped fresh sage
1/2 - cup water
4 lbs. pork leg or shoulder, at room temperature
about 1/4-cup fennel spice
fennel spice rub : yields 1-1/4 cups
1 cup fennel seeds
3 tbsp. coriander
2 tbsp. white peppercorns
3 tbsp. kosher salt

Directions:

PORK: Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat until hot. Add the onions and a pinch of salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 1 minute. Add the sage and cook until the onions stop releasing water (about 3 minutes). Add the water, cover and cook until the onions are very tender (about 10 minutes). Uncover and saute until the onions are very soft and the pan is dry again (about 2 minutes). Season well with salt and pepper.
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Peel back the pork skin and spread the onions directly on the fat layer. Fold the skin back over the onions and tie closed with kitchen string. Season well all over with the Fennel spice. Arrange the meat on a rack in a roasting pan and cook until the meat is very tender (approx. 6-8 hours). The meat is ready when it pulls away easily if picked at with a pair of tongs. It is often easiest to cook the meat overnight or put it in the oven in the morning and let it cook all day - it doesn't need to be attended.
FENNEL SPICE RUB: Put the fennel seeds, coriander seeds and peppercorns in a heavy pan over medium heat. Watch carefully, tossing frequently so the seeds toast evenly. When light-brown and fragrant, pour the seeds onto a plate to cool. They must be cool before grinding or they will gum up the blades. Pour the seeds into a blender or spice grinder and add the salt. Blend to a fine powder, shaking the blender or grinder occasionally to redistribute the seeds. Store in a tightly-sealed glass jar in a cool, dry place, or freeze.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	423.83 Kcal (1774 kJ)
Calories from fat	173.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.31g	30%
Cholesterol	155.87mg	52%
Sodium	774.05mg	32%
Potassium	1161.77mg	25%
Total Carbs	10.69g	4%
Sugars	1.27g	5%
Dietary Fiber	6.49g	26%
Protein	48.16g	96%
Vitamin C	11.2mg	19%
Iron	5.3mg	30%
Calcium	206.3mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	144.11 Kcal (603 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.57g	30%
Cholesterol	53mg	52%
Sodium	263.2mg	32%
Potassium	395.04mg	25%
Total Carbs	3.63g	4%
Sugars	0.43g	5%
Dietary Fiber	2.21g	26%
Protein	16.38g	96%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	19%
Iron	1.8mg	30%
Calcium	70.1mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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