Best 8 Braised Spareribs With Fennel Recipes

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Braised spareribs with fennel is a classic dish that combines the rich flavor of pork with the aromatic sweetness of fennel. This hearty and comforting meal is perfect for a cold winter night or a special occasion. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this braised spareribs with fennel recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BRAISED FENNEL AND PARSNIPS



Braised Fennel and Parsnips image

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 parsnips, peeled and quartered lengthwise
1 large onion, cut into 6 pieces
4 cloves garlic, peeled
2 bulbs fennel, cut into 6 pieces
1 poblano chile, stemmed, seeded, deveined and cut into strips
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups stout beer
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh rosemary, about 2 inches in length
1 sprig fresh thyme, plus 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a heavy large saute pan, heat the oil on medium-high heat. Add the parsnips and onions and saute for about 1 minute. Add the garlic, fennel and poblanos and saute for another 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and stout beer and bring to a boil. Add the bay leaf, rosemary sprig and thyme sprig. Lower to a simmer and cover. Cook on low heat until the vegetables are soft and cooked through, about 40 minutes.
  • Remove the vegetables from the cooking liquid. Reduce the cooking liquid to 1 cup. Drizzle the reduced liquid over the vegetables and top with the chopped thyme and oregano. Season with salt and pepper, mixing well to evenly incorporate. Serve immediately.

BRAISED FENNEL WITH PEPPERS AND OLIVES



Braised Fennel With Peppers and Olives image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     side dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium-sized fennel bulbs (about 1 1/4 pounds)
2 medium-sized red bell peppers
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup pitted black French, Italian or Greek olives

Steps:

  • Remove stalks and any browned outer layers of the fennel and cut each bulb into quarters lengthwise. Cut off and discard core from each piece. Holding the layers together, cut each fennel piece into one-quarter-inch slices lengthwise, to obtain long strips.
  • Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove core and ribs. Cut in half crosswise and cut each quarter into lengthwise strips about one-quarter inch wide.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add fennel and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Add peppers. Cover and continue cooking about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Taste and adjust seasonings but be cautious with the salt because the olives will add some saltiness.
  • Transfer fennel and peppers to a platter, top with olives and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 141, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 520 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

BRAISED FENNEL



Braised Fennel image

I've never tried fennel before tonight. It is wonderful!! It may smell like licorice before you cook it but don't let that scare you away. For a hint of the flavor to come, take a sniff. Often likened in taste to licorice, fennel is in fact far more subtle with a texture similar to celery, and, unlike licorice, the flavor is savory, not sweet. Like celery, it is filling and yet very low in calories, so that it provides an excellent snack food for weight watchers. I used this recipe from Sara's Secrets, the wine is a must if you ask me.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large fennel bulbs or 2 small fennel bulbs
2 tablespoons butter
1 small garlic clove, whole
1/2 teaspoon thyme
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
chicken stock, to cover

Steps:

  • Trim stalks flush with fennel bulb and cut each bulb lengthwise into quarters, or halves, if using small bulbs.
  • In a heavy saucepan large enough to hold the fennel flat in one layer, melt 1 tablespoon butter over moderate heat.
  • Add fennel garlic, thyme, and toss to coat with butter.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Add wine and chicken stock.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover.
  • Braise for 15 to 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in remaining tablespoon butter.
  • Reseason with salt and pepper, to taste.

BRAISED FENNEL WITH ONIONS AND PEPPERS



Braised Fennel With Onions and Peppers image

A delicious side dish to accompany roasted chicken, pork or fish. It also works well as a vegetarian entree with whipped potatoes. The original recipe is from Cooking Light and appeared in 1995. This is my tweaked version. Fennel, for those less familiar, is a bulb shaped vegetable that lots a little bit like a fat celery, with dill-type fronds, and a anise-licorice flavor.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Onions

Time 31m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons olive oil
4 cups thinly sliced fennel bulbs (about 1/4-3/8 inch thick)
2 1/2 cups sliced onions (half moons)
1 cup red bell pepper, strips
3/4 cup fat free chicken broth or 3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
2 -3 tablespoons thinly sliced basil
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fennel leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fennel, onion, and bell pepper and saute 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. You want to make sure all of the veggies get a chance to be on the bottom of the pan. At this stage, you will have a little bit of caramelization, but if you see too much browning your heat is probably too high.
  • Place the fennel seeds on a cutting board and gently press on them with the back of a chef's knife or rolling pin. You want to lightly break the seeds to release their flavor but not break them to bits or powder. Add broth and next four ingredients (broth through garlic).
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in basil and fennel fronds.

EINTOPF (BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH FENNEL, SQUASH AND SWEET POTATO)



Eintopf (Braised Short Ribs With Fennel, Squash and Sweet Potato) image

There are as many versions of eintopf, a hearty German stew, as there are people who love it. A traditional eintopf may include bratwurst and sauerkraut, but it's how it is cooked that's important (eintopf translates to "one pot"). This particular recipe, made with bone-in short ribs, is braised until the meat melts off the bone. Fennel - fresh bulb and dried seeds - stars in the braise, while the fronds are sliced for garnishing. Every bite of this stew bursts with flavor, and, as is the case with so many one-pot meals, this dish will only improve with time as all the ingredients sit and mingle. Serve this hot off the stove, with some warm crusty bread for dipping. If you plan to save it for later, reserve the fresh greens for stirring in right before serving.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Time 4h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 pounds meaty, bone-in short ribs, cut into single-bone portions
Salt
1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as grapeseed, canola or vegetable oil
1 small fennel bulb, trimmed and chopped (about 2 1/4 cups), top with fronds separated from bulb and thinly sliced
6 shallots, peeled and halved lengthwise
6 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
4 cups chicken stock
1 white sweet potato, such as Japanese sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces, or use an orange sweet potato (2 loose cups)
1/2 small butternut squash (about 1 pound 3 ounces), seeds removed, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, scrubbed and grated
4 cups torn or cut fresh greens, such as kale, mature spinach, mustard greens or dandelion greens
Warm crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Season the short ribs with a sprinkle of salt on all sides. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven set over medium-high. Working in batches if necessary, brown the tops and sides of short ribs, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate and repeat the browning process with the remaining ribs.
  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pot. Add the chopped fennel bulb, (reserve the top and fronds for garnish), shallots and garlic to the pot, season with salt, and toss to coat in the pan drippings. Sauté over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until softened, 3 minutes. Add the fennel seeds and turmeric, and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and break apart the whole pieces with a wooden spoon or other cooking utensil. Cook until the tomato juices are thickened, about 6 minutes. Return the browned short ribs, bone side up, to the pot along with any drippings from the plate. Pour in the chicken stock and bring up to a simmer. Cover and transfer pot to the oven. Braise until the meat is tender, but not falling off the bone, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 375 degrees. Transfer the cooked short ribs to a plate. Using a colander or sieve set over a bowl, drain out the vegetable solids from the pot and discard, reserving the liquid broth. Skim off and discard as much oil as you can from the surface of the liquid using a spoon or a ladle. (You should have about 3 to 4 cups of broth.) Return the broth to the pot, add the potato and squash, and pour in the coconut milk. Season to taste with salt and the 1 teaspoon black pepper. Add the ginger and return the short ribs to the pot, nestling the pieces between the vegetables so that the meat is mostly submerged in the liquid. Return the pot to the oven and braise uncovered until the potato and squash are tender, the meat is falling off the bone, and the liquid is slightly reduced, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
  • On the stovetop but off heat, stir in the greens: The heat from the stew should gently wilt the leaves. Top with the thinly sliced fennel top and fronds. Serve hot in bowls with warm crusty bread for dipping.

BRAISED PORK RIBS WITH BLOOD ORANGE, FENNEL, AND BLACK OLIVES



Braised Pork Ribs with Blood Orange, Fennel, and Black Olives image

Categories     Sauce     Olive     Pork     Side     Braise     Orange     Spring     Winter     Kosher     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds bone-in country-style pork ribs or shoulder chops
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium fennel bulbs, cut into thick wedges
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 cup peeled and chopped plum tomatoes, fresh or canned
1/2 cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 cup pitted kalamata olives
1 bay leaf
1 wide strip of blood orange zest
2 tablespoons chopped fennel fronds for garnish

Steps:

  • Season the pork all over with salt and pepper. Heat a large, wide pot over high heat, then add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the pork and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer the pork to a platter. Add the fennel wedges to the same pot and sear until lightly browned on both cut sides, about 2 minutes. Set the fennel aside.
  • Return the pot to low heat and add the garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute, stirring to release its fragrance, then add the tomatoes, orange juice, and honey. Stir with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Return the pork to the pot, then add the olives, bay leaf, and orange zest. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook until the pork is fork-tender, about 1 1/2 hours, turning it over in the sauce halfway through.
  • Transfer the pork to a platter with tongs and keep warm. Discard the bay leaf and orange zest. Add the fennel wedges to the pot. If necessary, add a little water so that the liquid comes about halfway up the sides of the fennel. Cover and cook until the fennel is tender, about 15 minutes. Return the pork to the pot and reheat, turning to coat it with the sauce. Divide the pork and fennel among 6 plates and spoon the sauce over them. Garnish with the chopped fennel fronds and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy with Cakebread Cellars Benchlands Select Cabernet Sauvignon or another red wine with firm structure and concentration.

BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS WITH ROSEMARY AND FENNEL



Braised Beef Short Ribs with Rosemary and Fennel image

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 cups garlic
1 large onion cut into chunks (about 2 cups)
4 pounds meaty beef short ribs (about 6 ribs) cut into sections
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large or 2 medium fennel bulbs cut into 8 wedges (cut in half, then halve again, and then cut wedges, you should have about 3 cups)
1/4 cup finely minced nitrite free bacon (about 2 strips)
1 cup dry red wine
1 cup port wine
3 cups low salt chicken broth
2 1/2 cups canned crushed or diced tomatoes (not puree, it will be too runny)
1/2 teaspoon allspice
4 stalks fresh rosemary
3 bay leaves
small bunch parsley
salt and pepper
chopped parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Tie the rosemary, bay leaves, and small bunch of parsley together with kitchen twine, making a bouquet garni. Puree garlic and onion in food processor. Next, brown the short ribs. You will probably have to do them in several batches. Heat olive oil in a very large ovenproof casserole over high heat until really hot, then add short ribs. Brown on all sides, cooking 1-2 min - utes per side. Transfer to a platter. When you've finished browning all the short ribs, pour off excess fat, then add the fennel and bacon to the pan. Turn heat down to medium-high. Cook until the bacon crisps up, stirring often. Transfer to platter. Add the onion and garlic puree to the pan and cook about 5 minutes. Add the red wine and, using a wooden spoon, deglaze the pan by scraping up any brown bits that have stuck to the bottom and sides. Add the port, the chicken broth, tomatoes, bouquet garni, allspice, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Add the ribs, fennel, and bacon. Cover the pot and put in the oven. Cook 2 1/2-3 hours until meat is falling off the bones and is very tender. Put ribs on serving platter, pour sauce over top, and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve with Polenta, Mashed Potatoes, or broad noodles, and a green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

BRAISED PORK WITH ORANGE AND FENNEL



Braised Pork with Orange and Fennel image

Categories     Pork     Braise     Quick & Easy     Orange     Fennel     Fall     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (1 1/2-inch) piece cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon anise seeds
3 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, smashed
4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices peeled fresh ginger, smashed
2 (4- by 1-inch) strips fresh orange zest
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup Chinese rice wine or medium-dry Sherry
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (20 fl oz)
3 fennel bulbs (sometimes called anise), stalks cut off and discarded, then bulbs sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Special Equipment
cheesecloth; kitchen string

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Wrap cinnamon stick and anise seeds in a small square of cheesecloth and tie bundle closed with string.
  • Pat pork dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a deep 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown pork in 3 batches, turning, about 4 minutes per batch. Transfer to a bowl as browned.
  • Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pot and cook onion and garlic over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add ginger, zest, and sugar and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in soy sauce, rice wine, broth, pork with any accumulated juices, and cheesecloth bag. Braise mixture, covered, in oven 1 hour.
  • Stir in fennel and braise, covered, in oven until fennel is very tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Discard cheesecloth bag, then season pork mixture with salt and pepper and stir in cilantro.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of spareribs: Look for spareribs that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling. Avoid ribs that are too fatty or have a lot of bone.
  • Trim the spareribs: Remove any excess fat or skin from the ribs. You can also cut the ribs into individual pieces, if desired.
  • Season the spareribs: Rub the ribs with a mixture of salt, pepper, and your favorite spices. You can also add a marinade to the ribs for extra flavor.
  • Braise the spareribs: Place the ribs in a Dutch oven or other heavy pot. Add a cup of liquid, such as water, broth, or wine. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer the ribs for 1-2 hours, or until they are tender.
  • Add vegetables to the pot: For a more flavorful dish, add some vegetables to the pot while the ribs are braising. Good options include carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
  • Serve the spareribs hot: Once the ribs are cooked, serve them hot with your favorite sides. Mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and coleslaw are all good options.

Conclusion:

Braised spareribs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your spareribs turn out perfect every time.

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