I think that whenever there is a combined effort in preparing any dish, especially if it’s a slow-cooked dish, the result turns out to be extra delicious. Maybe because the love that you put in it doubles which makes it all the more special!
This dish is inspired by Chef Gordon Ramsay’s take on slow roasted pork. Fennel is one of the key ingredients in this dish and my entire home was filled with its lovely aroma while it was being cooked. And yeah, this is a joint effort by the hubby and me (we did a few, minor changes as per our taste) and it turned out so unbelievably beautiful. It’s worth a try and the wait – you can take my word for it! So let’s get started, shall we?
Ingredients:
- Pork Loin – 2.5 lbs
- Fennel Bulb – 1
- Fennel Seeds – 1 tbsp
- Garlic – 2 cloves
- Star Anise – 2
- Thyme – 3-4 sprigs
- Bay Leaves – 4
- White Wine (of your choice) – 1 cup
- Chicken Stock – 1 – 1 1/2 cup (as per your pan’s size)
- Oil
- Salt & Pepper
Directions:
- Pre-heat the oven at 350 F. Take your pork loin and score it with a sharp knife in a sort of a diamond pattern. Season it with salt and pepper and properly rub it in the meat. For a better understanding, see pic below –
- In a roasting tray, pour some oil and put bay leaves, star anise, thyme, garlic, 1/2 tbsp fennel seeds and roughly chopped fennel bulb – roast for about 2 minutes. Then place the pork skin side down and cook for 4-5 minutes. Turn it over and put the remaining fennel seeds on the pork.
- Pour in the wine and reduce its volume. (Don’t get the skin of the pork wet. Pour it from the side) Then add the stock and bring it to a boil. Again, keep in mind not to get the skin of the pork to get drenched.
- Transfer this tray to the pre-heated oven and after 10 minutes reduce the temperature to 250 F and cook for 1.5 hours. You will see that the meat has turned a beautiful color with a nice crispy crust.
- Cut the meat in desired portions and pour the sauce in a cup or You can choose to leave out the liquid and just serve it with the delicious fennel.
* As I mentioned, this dish is inspired by Chef Gordon Ramsay’s recipe. The original recipe calls for Pork Belly but I have used Pork Loin as it has comparatively less fat. Find the original recipe here.
XOXO
lynne hoareau
January 22, 2016So, what time is dinner? 🙂
Seriously, this looks so divine and tasty. 🙂
Smiling Notes
January 22, 2016Hahhaa 😀 come on over whenever you feel like 😀
lynne hoareau
January 22, 2016You are so sweet. 🙂 Have a great weekend 🙂
Smiling Notes
January 22, 2016you too dearie!
Benjamin Tietjen
January 22, 2016Delicious like you are.
Smiling Notes
January 22, 2016lol 😀
Jim
January 22, 2016yoummers!
Smiling Notes
January 22, 2016😀 Thanks a lot!
Natascha's Palace
January 22, 2016Ok…I am so hungry right now and you post these photos! Torture! Haha!
Smiling Notes
January 22, 2016Heehee Natascha.. I’m glad you liked it 🙂
*hugs*
panhirsch
January 22, 2016This looks absolutely delicious. I am a meat eater, so I would enjoy this very much!
Smiling Notes
January 22, 2016Oh I’m sure you’ll love it ?
Celebrating Sunshine
January 22, 2016That looks a-ma-zing! My mouth is watering… 🙂
Smiling Notes
January 22, 2016aww that is so sweet of you.. thanks a lot!
Jim Noonan
January 22, 2016This looks delicious! Thanks!
Smiling Notes
January 22, 2016Glad you liked it Jim… thank you so much!
Jim Noonan
January 22, 2016I need to make it. And soon!
anroworld
January 22, 2016Looks really great! I cannot call myself a meat fan, but it sounds very interesting! At least, photos make me wonder…
Smiling Notes
January 22, 2016Since you are not a meat fan, it means a lot to me that you appreciated it ??
anotherfoodieblogger
January 22, 2016Oooh now doesn’t that look just lovely! My hubs is not a fan of fennel or anise. 🙁 But I’m sure the method would work for another herb and seasoning.
Smiling Notes
January 22, 2016Yes definitely.. Any other spices/seasoning will work just as well with this method of cooking! ?thank you so much.
AppetiteDeluxe
January 22, 2016Wow that looks good
Smiling Notes
January 22, 2016Thanks a lot ?
youthfoodblog
January 22, 2016I love slow roasted meat. I’ll try this recipe out this weekend!
Smiling Notes
January 22, 2016Great!! I’m sure you will love it!!
jessguarnieri
January 22, 2016This looks incredible! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Smiling Notes
January 22, 2016Thanks a lot.. So glad you liked it ?
Freda @ Aromatic essence
January 22, 2016Slow roasted meat is so good!! Your’s looks fabulous sweetie, even though I’m not a fan of pork, I would love to have some of this!
Smiling Notes
January 22, 2016Oh trust me Freda.. I’m not much of a pork fan either (the hubs is) but this turned out really good ???
Freda @ Aromatic essence
January 22, 2016I’m sure my hubby would devour that! He just loves pork!
Smiling Notes
January 22, 2016Hahaa ??
Josh
January 23, 2016Food <3 Thanks for sharing!!
Josh
Big Hungry Gnomes
January 23, 2016This looks absolutely delicious. I always rub salt and fennel seeds into the skin of pork belly before roasting but I love the idea of using shaved fennel as a trivet. Thanks for sharing the brilliant recipe
Smiling Notes
January 24, 2016Oh if you like fennel, you should definitely try using the fennel bulb next time you make pork belly. I’m sure you will love it 🙂 thanks a lot for visiting my blog! 🙂
Sadie's Nest
January 23, 2016Looks like a beautiful and delicious dish!
Smiling Notes
January 24, 2016Yes it really turned out amazing! 🙂
anotherlifemoment
January 23, 2016This looks so delicious! I’m going to be making this on Wednesday for date night, thanks for the recipe! (:
Smiling Notes
January 23, 2016Thanks a lot!! I’m sure you will love it.. ???
It's All About Food
January 24, 2016So good!!
Smiling Notes
January 24, 2016Thanks a lot 🙂
cookingwithauntjuju.com
January 24, 2016What a beautiful roast – love pork and the criss-cross pattern you made on top. Fennel is excellent with pork…
Smiling Notes
January 24, 2016So glad you liked it!! I enjoyed making it too and yes the combination of fennel with pork tasted really great ?
Anonymous
January 24, 2016Can I get some? Hmmmm…..yummy…..
Smiling Notes
January 24, 2016Hahaa sure!
Carol Balawyder
January 25, 2016I made this roast yesterday! It’s delicious! The fennel and pork go really well together. 🙂
Smiling Notes
January 25, 2016I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! That is so good to know.. Thank you for letting me know! ?
AKIRAA
January 26, 2016Hey there!
Was nice talking to you all this while..
I wish you all the luck for your life ahead! ?
I am taking a break and you’ll get the details in today’s post which I’ll be publishing in an hour but just wanted to tell you personally to
Be Different,
Be Unique! ☺
Akiraa
Keep Smiling! 🙂
Smiling Notes
January 26, 2016Hey Akiraa… going to check out your post now. I hope you are doing good & I also hope you will back to blogging soon!
AKIRAA
January 26, 2016Hello dear.. I’ll try to be here asap!
simplygailg
January 27, 2016Girl, you are killing me! This looks so delicious! I’m going to make note of this recipe so that I can try it. Yum!
Smiling Notes
January 27, 2016Hehee thank you so much Gail! I’m sure you will enjoy it too ??
Opinionated Man
January 27, 2016I called to place a “to go order” and no one responded. I want to speak to your manager…
Smiling Notes
January 27, 2016Hahhaa my manager is probably full after eating and is dead asleep.. ?
CJ Huang
January 28, 2016I’m wanting some of this slow roasted pork! It looks even yummier than a slow cooker pork with the top roasted like that. Making me hungry! 🙂
Smiling Notes
January 28, 2016Hehee so glad you liked it CJ! The roasted top makes it all the more better ?
Carlee
January 28, 2016That looks absolutely amazing! I keep telling myself I need to cook with fennel more and this proved it to me yet again!
Smiling Notes
January 28, 2016So glad to know you liked it.. Fennel truly brings out a unique flavor in any dish ? thanks for your sweet comment!
livingwithshadows
January 28, 2016i’m drooling here! *shouts at hubby* hey c’mere u have to make this!
Smiling Notes
January 29, 2016Hahhaa you gotta try it ?I’m sure you will love it!
Lynz Real Cooking
January 30, 2016I love that was a joint effort so sweet! Looks amazing as well!
Smiling Notes
January 30, 2016Thanks Lynn! It was fun to do it ?
Lynz Real Cooking
January 30, 2016Love it!
M. L. Kappa
January 31, 2016Yum! I’ve pinned it to my soul food board! ?
Smiling Notes
January 31, 2016Thank you so much for pinning!! ?
Deb
February 3, 2016Mmmm that does look delicious and I love pork! Thanks for sharing the recipe I will have to try it!! 🙂
Smiling Notes
February 3, 2016Oh if you love pork I’m sure you will enjoy this recipe ?
Deb
February 3, 2016I’m sure you’re right!! 😉
Linda Fernandes
February 5, 2016Delectable and i m curving for some hope i could have some right away ?
Smiling Notes
February 5, 2016Hehhe wish we could have stayed closer.. Would have surely made some for you ??
Linda Fernandes
February 5, 2016Yah truly agree Sweety ❤? Sis