Fennel-Rubbed Pork Roast with Balsamic-Glazed Vegetables

Fennel-Rubbed Pork Roast with Balsamic-Glazed Vegetables
Fennel-Rubbed Pork Roast with Balsamic-Glazed Vegetables might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 657 calories, 66g of protein, and 26g of fat. This gluten free, dairy free, and primal recipe serves 4. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 2 hours. If you have wine, pork loin, pearl onions, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the balsamic vinegar you could follow this main course with the Skinny Strawberry Ice Cream as a dessert.

Instructions

1
Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
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2
Combine fennel, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Rub and evenly distribute mixture onto pork.
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3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear pork on all sides until well-browned, about 15 minutes total.
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4
Add vegetables to pan, along with 1/2 cup white wine. Season vegetables with salt and pepper and deglaze pan by scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
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5
Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and balsamic vinegar and transfer to the oven to roast, uncovered, turning the meat periodically, until pork registers 140 to 145°F on an instant read thermometer, about 1 hour.
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6
Remove from oven and transfer pork loin to a cutting board. Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, deglaze pan with remaining 1/2 cup wine, using a wooden spoon to scrape up browned bits. Season pan juices to taste with salt and pepper. Slice meat and serve with vegetables and pan juices.
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Ready In2 hrs
Servings4
Health Score78
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