BRAISED PORK WITH ORANGE AND FENNEL

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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.

hacksaw 59
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. The pork is cooked to perfection and the orange and fennel sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Siyamthanda Qanqa
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The pork was tender and moist, and the orange and fennel sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Shifa T
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This is one of my favorite pork recipes. The combination of orange and fennel is so unique and flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Abu Sadiq
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The pork is always tender and flavorful, and the orange and fennel sauce is the perfect complement. I usually serve it with roasted potatoes and vegetables.


Just some guy With grey hair
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my guests. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the orange and fennel sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Kiran Pulidindi
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This dish is easy to make and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork is cooked in one pot, so it's easy to clean up. The orange and fennel add a nice flavor to the pork and the sauce is delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a hi


Madariapara Shihab
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The pork was tender and moist, and the orange and fennel sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and it was a great meal. I would definitely recomme


Sofia Malik
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork is juicy and flavorful, and the orange and fennel sauce is the perfect complement. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Amar Gaha
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The pork was so tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Abubokr
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This is one of my favorite pork recipes. The orange and fennel add a unique flavor that I love. I usually serve it with roasted potatoes and vegetables.


Sohag Molla
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I love this recipe! The pork is always tender and juicy, and the orange and fennel sauce is so flavorful. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my guests. I highly recommend it.


Kalpit Sak
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This dish is easy to make and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork is cooked in one pot, so it's easy to clean up. The orange and fennel add a nice flavor to the pork and the sauce is delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a hi


Md shipon Ahmed
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The pork was tender and moist, and the orange and fennel sauce was tangy and flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a delicious meal. I would defi


Drake Chen
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! The pork was cooked perfectly and the orange and fennel sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans and it was a complete meal. I will definitely be maki


Sana Irfan
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This braised pork with orange and fennel is a delightful dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The pork is tender and flavorful, and the orange and fennel add a bright and refreshing flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone w