Fennel-Crusted Pork Loin with Roasted Potatoes and Pears
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Fennel-Crusted Pork Loin with Roasted Potatoes and Pears From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 15 minutes.
Instructions
Heat oven to 400 F. Using the bottom of a heavy pan, crush the fennel seeds. In a small bowl, mix the seeds, the garlic, 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Rub the mixture over the pork, then place the pork in a large roasting pan. In a bowl, mix the onions, potatoes, pears, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the remaining oil. Scatter around the pork and roast until cooked through, about 70 minutes (internal temperature 160 F).
Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.
Serve with the roasted produce.