FENNEL-CRUSTED PORK LOIN WITH POTATOES AND PEARS

By Loish

Heavy roasters absorb heat best, allowing meat to cook evenly.
Avoid overcrowding pan or the heat won't distribute properly and the food will steam

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. fennel seeds
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 Tbsp. olive oil
• kosher salt & pepper
• 2 lbs. boneless pork loin
• 2 red onions, quartered
• 1 lb. small potatoes quartered
• 3 firm pears e.g. Bartlett, cored & peeled

Preparation

Step 1

Heat Oven to 400F
2. Crush fennel seeds. Add garlic, 2 Tbsp. oil, 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper. Rub the mixture over pork, then place in large roasting pan.
3. Mix onions, potatoes, pears, 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and the remaining oil. Scatter around pork and roast until cooked through - about 70min.(internal temp 150F)
4. Transfer pork to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.