Pork tenderloin, a succulent and tender cut of meat from the loin of the pig, is a versatile ingredient that can be cooked in a variety of ways. When paired with fennel, a Mediterranean herb with a sweet and slightly licorice-like flavor, pork tenderloin creates a harmonious combination of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we will delve into the world of pork tenderloin and fennel, exploring various cooking techniques and inspiring recipes to help you create a delectable and memorable dish that will impress your family and friends.
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ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH FENNEL AND GARLIC
Pork and fennel are a distinctive Italian pairing of sweet and mild. Roasted side by side on a single baking sheet, they get deliciously caramelized.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss garlic, fennel, and 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast 10 minutes.
- Rub pork with remaining tablespoon oil; season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Remove baking sheet from oven, and push fennel and garlic to sides of sheet. Place pork in center, and roast 20 to 25 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 145 degrees.
- Transfer pork to a cutting board, and let rest at least 5 minutes before thinly slicing. Serve pork with fennel and garlic.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 49 g
LOIN OF PORK WITH FENNEL
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- For the stuffing, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the butter in a large (12-inch) saute pan. Add the onions and fennel with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook over low to medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions and fennel are tender and lightly browned. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for 1 more minute. Add the Pernod and cook for another minute, deglazing the pan. Cool slightly.
- Add the bread crumbs and 1 teaspoon of salt to the stuffing mixture. Lay the pork on a board fat side down, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread the stuffing evenly on the pork and roll up lengthwise, ending with the fat on the top of the roll. Tie with kitchen string, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
- Place the rolled pork loin on a baking rack on a sheet pan and roast for 30 minutes. Lower the heat to 350 degrees F and roast for another 20 to 30 minutes, until the interior of the pork is 137 degrees F. (If the thermometer hits stuffing rather than pork, it will register a higher temperature, so test the meat in several places.) Remove from the oven and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Allow to rest for 15 minutes. Remove the strings, slice thickly, and serve.
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH LEMON AND FENNEL
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine 1 tablespoon of the lemon oil, garlic paste, zest, fennel seeds, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture over the pork tenderloins and let stand at room temperature, covered, for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons lemon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the pork tenderloins, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a baking pan and roast the pork for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until an inserted instant read thermometer reads 150 degrees F, about 15 to 20 minutes, for medium, or to desired doneness. Remove the pork to a platter and let sit for 10 minutes before cutting into thin slices.
- Variation: If you'd like to serve fresh fennel alongside the pork, after browning the pork, add the fennel to the same skillet. Cook the fennel, stirring frequently, over medium heat until it begins to brown, about 10 minutes. Add a minced garlic clove, a teaspoon of sugar and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup cool water, bring to a boil and simmer until the liquid is all evaporated and the fennel is fork-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the oil and the zest in a glass jar. Let stand at room temperature for at least 2 weeks, shaking occasionally.
- Pour the oil through a strainer and discard the zest. Transfer to a jar and store, tightly covered, at in refrigerator.
FENNEL-RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ROASTED FENNEL WEDGES
Provided by Ian Knauer
Categories Roast Sauté Quick & Easy Dinner Pork Tenderloin Fennel Winter Healthy Candy Thermometer Gourmet Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
- Crush fennel seeds with a mortar and pestle or wrap in a kitchen towel and crush with bottom of a heavy skillet.
- Pat pork dry, then sprinkle with crushed fennel seeds and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Cut fennel bulbs lengthwise into 1/2-inch wedges.
- Heat oil in a 12-inch oven-proof heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Brown pork on all sides, about 6 minutes total, then transfer to a plate. Sauté garlic and fennel wedges in skillet until fennel is golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add wine, stirring and scraping up brown bits, then stir in broth and butter. Put pork on top of fennel and transfer skillet to oven. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 145 to 150°F, about 15 minutes. Transfer pork to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, transfer skillet to stovetop (handle will be hot) and boil, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid has evaporated. Stir in lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fennel fronds. Thinly slice pork and serve over fennel with sauce.
PORK WITH FENNEL AND POTATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Halve the pork tenderloin crosswise; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, turning, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a roasting pan; roast until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork registers 140 degrees F, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the fennel, garlic, potatoes, wine and 1 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Stir, then cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are almost tender, 15 minutes.
- Uncover and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the broth and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme. Simmer until slightly reduced, 1 minute. Add the cream; increase the heat and gently boil until slightly thickened, about 1 more minute. Season with salt and pepper. Slice the pork and serve with the vegetables and sauce. Top with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calorie, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 137 milligrams, Sodium 366 milligrams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 38 grams
ROAST LOIN OF PORK WITH FENNEL
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- With a mortar and pestle, or in a food processor fitted with a steel blade, grind together the garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, and thyme leaves. Add the mustard. Spread the mixture over the loin of pork and allow it to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut the fennel bulbs in thick wedges, cutting through the core. Toss the fennel, carrots, potatoes, and onions in a bowl with the olive oil, melted butter, salt, and pepper to taste. Place the vegetables in a large roasting pan and cook for 30 minutes. Add the pork loin to the pan and continue to cook for another 30 to 50 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the middle of the pork reads exactly 138 degrees. Remove the meat from the pan and return the vegetables to the oven to keep cooking. Cover the meat with aluminum foil and allow it to rest for 15 minutes. Remove the strings from the meat and slice it thickly. Arrange the meat and vegetables on a platter. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Serve warm.
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SAUTEED ONION AND FENNEL CREAM
From the October 1995 Bon Appetit, this is a delicious meal that makes a wonderful presentation. Although it takes some time to make it, it's worth it because guests always rave.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Pork
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Stir in sliced fennel and onion and saute until vegetables are very tender and caramelized, about 40 minutes.
- Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- (Fennel mixture can be prepared 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate).
- Preheat oven to 450ºF.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in another heavy large skillet over high heat.
- Season pork tenderloins with salt and pepper.
- Add pork to skillet; cook until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer pork to baking sheet; reserve drippings in skillet.
- Roast pork until thermometer inserted into center registers 150ºF, about 5 minutes.
- Remove pork from oven; cover with foil and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, add minced shallots and remaining 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds and 1 teaspoon garlic to skillet with drippings and saute over medium heat until shallots are tender, about 2 minutes.
- Increase heat to high.
- Add white wine and boil until liquid is reduced to glaze, about 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and whipping cream and boil until reduced to sauce consistency, whisking often, about 5 minutes.
- Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- Rewarm fennel mixture over medium heat until heated through.
- Divide fennel mixture among 4 plates.
- Cut pork into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
- Arrange pork atop fennel.
- Spoon sauce over pork.
- Garnish with fennel fronds.
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH FENNEL
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add fennel and half of garlic and sauté until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in 1/3 cup chicken broth and sprinkle over half of fennel seeds. Cover and simmer until fennel is very tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool.
- Starting 1/2 inch up on 1 long side, cut through tenderloin to within 1/2 inch of opposite side. Open as for book. Continue cutting through thick portion of tenderloin until meat forms 1;/2-inch-thick rectangle. Spread fennel mixture evenly over pork. Beginning at 2 long end, roll pork up jelly roll style. Tie pork with stirring to secure. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Place pork in same skillet. Rub pork with remaining garlic clove and 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds. Season with salt and pepper. Roast in oven until pork is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Remove pork from skillet and keep warm. Pour remaining 1/3 cup chicken broth into skillet. Boil until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Remove string from pork. Cut pork into 1-inch pieces. Divide between plates, cut side up. Spoon sauce over pork and serve.
ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH FENNEL AND CRANBERRIES
Fennel, rosemary and a touch of heat from cayenne pepper add wonderful flavor to pork tenderloin. Any leftovers are delicious grilled into paninis with brie. -Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Lousiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, mix salt, fennel seeds, paprika and cayenne. Rub over pork., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Brown pork on all sides. Transfer to a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove tenderloins from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing., Meanwhile, in same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add fennel and shallots; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in wine, cranberries and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes., To serve, spoon fennel mixture onto a serving platter. Using a slotted spoon, top with tenderloin slices and, if desired, fennel fronds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH FENNEL SPICE
Make and share this Pork Tenderloin With Fennel Spice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SusieQusie
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut the tenderloin in half crosswise, coat each half liberally with the fennel spice rub.
- Next heat a saute pan to medium high, add a couple of tablespoons of oil to coat the pan bottom and sear the tenderloins well.
- Put the pan in a 400 degree oven for 12-15 minutes.
- Remove pan when tenderloin is done (it should be pink- medium rare) and let the meat rest on your cutting board for 10 minutes.
- Take your pan with all the gunk on the bottom, put it on high heat, add about a half cup of white wine and scrape while the wine is boiling to get all of the gunk off the bottom.
- As soon as the wine has reduced to a very syrupy consistency remove from the heat and swirl in a pat of butter.
- Slice meat and pour sauce over (you will have very little sauce but it will be intense).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.1, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 179.4, Sodium 135, Carbohydrate 1.5, Sugar 0.6, Protein 52.2
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SAUTEED ONION AND FENNEL AND FENNEL CREAM
Categories Milk/Cream Onion Pork Vegetable Roast Pork Tenderloin Fennel Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in sliced fennel and onion and sauté until vegetables are very tender and caramelized, about 40 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Fennel mixture can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in another heavy large skillet over high heat. Season pork tenderloins with salt and pepper. Add pork to skillet; cook until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer pork to baking sheet; reserve drippings in skillet. Roasts pork until thermometer inserted into center registers 150°F, about 5 minutes. Remove pork from oven; cover with foil and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, add minced shallots and remaining 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds and 1 tablespoon garlic to skillet with drippings and sauté over medium heat until shallots are tender, about 2 minutes. Increase heat to high. Add white wine and boil until liquid is reduced to glaze, about 2 minutes. Add chicken broth and whipping cream and boil until reduced to sauce consistency, whisking often, about 5 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- Rewarm fennel mixture over medium heat until heated through. Divide fennel mixture among 4 plates. Cut pork into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Arrange pork atop fennel. Spoon sauce over pork. Garnish with fennel fronds.
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APRICOT-FENNEL RAGOUT
Pork tenderloin is flavored with grainy and Dijon mustards, then roasted with apricots,shallots, fennel, and cognac. Servewith our Herbed Wild Rice and Roasted Squash Wedges.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Combine mustards. Salt and pepper the pork; rub with mustards; sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Pat coating. Set aside.
- Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil. Sear pork, turning, until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan; set aside. Add remaining oil and butter to pan. Add shallots and fennel. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup stock; cook until liquid evaporates, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Return pork to pan; add apricots, 1/2 cup stock, and cognac. Roast in oven, stirring vegetables, until pork registers 160 degrees, about 20 minutes. Transfer pork to a cutting board; place pan over medium-low heat. Add remaining stock and thyme; stir, loosening brown bits from bottom. Simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; slice pork. Serve with vegetables and sauce. Garnish with thyme.
ROASTED PORK, FENNEL, AND ONIONS
Great for big feasts! Olive oil can be substituted for butter, if you'd rather eat olive oil than butter.
Provided by Christine L.
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 1h50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup sage. Cook and stir until leaves are slightly crisp, about 1 minute. Remove leaves with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels. Cool, wrap in paper towels, and seal in a plastic bag. Set aside. Reserve the butter.
- Mix the pepper and cumin in a small bowl. Rinse roast and pat dry; rub evenly with the pepper and cumin. Tuck remaining 1/2 cup sage leaves under the strings on the smooth (fattiest) side of the roast. Set the pork, herb side up, on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Spread olive oil in the bottom of a medium baking dish. Thickly slice fennel and place in the dish. Toss to coat with the olive oil, and drizzle with 3/4 cup orange juice. Place onions in the dish cut side down.
- Place roast on the center rack in the preheated oven. Place fennel and onions on lower rack. Bake the pork and vegetables 1 hour, or until pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) and vegetables are tender. Turn fennel once during bake time. Reserving drippings, transfer meat to a platter and keep warm; let stand at least 10 minutes. Keep the vegetables warm in the baking dish.
- Place the roasting pan with reserved drippings over high heat on the stove top, and mix in the reserved butter from Step 1, the remaining 3/4 cup orange juice, stock, and vinegar. Bring to a boil, and stir to scrape up any browned bits in the pan. Cook, stirring often, 10 minutes, or until reduced by about 1/2.
- Arrange onions and fennel around the pork. Garnish with fennel tops, sprinkle with the fried sage leaves, and season with salt to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 72.6 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 152.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
Tips:
- To ensure even cooking, trim the pork tenderloin of any excess fat and silver skin. Cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick medallions for quicker cooking times.
- Use a combination of olive oil and butter to sear the pork tenderloin. This will help create a flavorful crust while preventing the meat from drying out.
- Season the pork tenderloin generously with salt and pepper before searing. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika, to taste.
- Sear the pork tenderloin over medium-high heat until it is browned on all sides. This should take about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the pork tenderloin for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Transfer the pork tenderloin to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Serve the pork tenderloin with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad.
Conclusion:
Pork tenderloin with fennel is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork is tender and juicy, while the fennel adds a slightly sweet and anise-like flavor. This dish can be served with a variety of sides, making it a versatile option for any occasion.
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