Fennel-crusted pork loin

Serves:4

Ingredients

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 firm pears, cored and quartered
  • 450 g baby potatoes, quartered
  • 2 red onions, quartered
  • approximately 1 kg pork loin, boneless
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tbsp fennel seeds, crushed

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Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 200°C.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the fennel seeds, garlic, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Rub the mixture over the pork loin, then place it into a large roasting pan.
  3. In a bowl, mix the quartered onions, potatoes, pears, 1 teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper and remaining olive oil.
  4. Scatter the onions, potatoes and pears around the pork and roast for about 70 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
  6. Serve with the roasted pears and vegetables.