Fresh fennel has a large bulbous base and pale green stems with wispy foliage. Often mislabeled as sweet anise, it has a sweeter and more delicate flavor than anise. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Pear ‘n’ Fennel Pork
Pear ‘n’ Fennel Pork
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless butterflied pork chops (1/2 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup sliced onion
- 1 cup sliced fennel bulb
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups pear nectar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
- Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chops in oil over medium-high heat until juices run clear, 4-5 minutes on each side; drain. Set chops aside and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, saute the onion and fennel in butter until crisp-tender. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, pear nectar, syrup and nutmeg until smooth; add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve over pork chops.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 431 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 390mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein.
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