Fennel-Rubbed Pork with Shallot-Pomegranate Reduction
Fennel-Rubbed Pork with Shallot-Pomegranate Reduction might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 273 calories, 24g of protein, and 8g of fat each. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up salt, wine vinegar, ground cumin, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
To prepare sauce, combine first 4 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 18 minutes).
Remove from heat. Gradually add butter; stir with a whisk until blended. Stir in vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
To prepare pork, while sauce reduces, combine fennel seeds, garlic powder, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper; rub over pork.
Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
Add pork; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
Bake at 450 for 18 minutes or until a thermometer registers 155 (slightly pink).
Let stand 5 minutes; cut into 1/4-inch slices.