Braised Pork With Fennel (Crock Pot) Recipe

Name: Braised Pork With Fennel (Crock Pot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs pork shoulder; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced; 1 fennel bulb; 1 cup cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute (or sugar, if not diabetic); 1 cup canned tomato, drained and diced; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste; 2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with; 2 tablespoons cold water

Servings: persons

4 lbs pork shoulder
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
1 fennel bulb
1 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute (or sugar, if not diabetic)
1 cup canned tomato, drained and diced
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste
2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with
2 tablespoons cold water

1
Slice off root end of fennel and discard. Slice bulb and some of the green stems and leaves. Save some of the feathery leaves for garnish.
2
In a large, heavy skillet, sear the pork in the oil over medium-high heat until it's brown all over, about 20 minutes. Transfer the pork to the crock pot.
3
Pour off all but about 1 tablespoon of fat from the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low.
4
Saute the onion and fennel until just a little golden. Transfer them to the crock pot.
5
In a bowl, mix together the vinegar and Splenda. Pour the mixture over the pork. Add the tomatoes.
6
In a bowl, mix together the broth and bouillon until the bouillon dissolves. Stir in the garlic, thyme, and red pepper. Pour this over the pork.
7
Cover the crock pot, and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
8
Remove the pork from the crock pot and place it on a serving platter. Using a slotted spoon, scoop out the vegetables and pile them around the pork. Cover the platter with foil and put it in a warm place.
9
Turn crock pot to high and stir cornstarch mixture into liquid and heat until thickened slightly.
10
Chop some of the fennel leaves and sprinkle over roast and veggies. Slice meat and serve with sauce.

1442

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

145

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs pork shoulder, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced, 1 fennel bulb, and more.

Yes, Braised Pork With Fennel (Crock Pot) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Pork With Fennel (Crock Pot)

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