PEAR 'N' FENNEL PORK

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 431 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

Doreen Ombaso
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This was a delicious dish! The pork was flavorful and the fennel and pears added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Humayou Gujjar
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I love this recipe! The pork is always tender and juicy, and the fennel and pears add a nice sweetness. I often serve this dish with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.


Kyle McKinney
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This was a great recipe! The pork was cooked perfectly and the fennel and pears added a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Kashif Husain
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The pork was tender and juicy, and the fennel and pears added a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdulsalam Abdulbari
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This was a delicious dish! The pork was flavorful and the fennel and pears added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Vida Ubong
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I love this recipe! The pork is always tender and juicy, and the fennel and pears add a nice sweetness. I often serve this dish with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.


Jean emilio Ciceron
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This was a great recipe! The pork was cooked perfectly and the fennel and pears added a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Kay TodaP
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The pork was tender and juicy, and the fennel and pears added a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdulrasaq Oba adio
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This was a delicious dish! The pork was flavorful and the fennel and pears added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Sujee Sujee
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I love this recipe! The pork is always tender and juicy, and the fennel and pears add a nice sweetness. I often serve this dish with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.


hayden Fletcher
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The pork was cooked perfectly and the fennel and pears added a delicious flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Odilon Riano
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the fennel and pears. I will definitely be making this again.


Becki Leese
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This was a great recipe! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the fennel and pears added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Oluwa Shocker
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The pork was cooked to perfection and the fennel and pears added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Asad Aman
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This dish was a hit with my family! The pork was tender and juicy, and the fennel and pears added a delicious, unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.