Fennel-Schezuan Rubbed Pork Sirloin Roast Recipe

Name: Fennel-Schezuan Rubbed Pork Sirloin Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: THE RUB; 1 teaspoon schezuan peppercorn; 1-1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds or 1 teaspoon seeds plus 1/4 teaspoon fennel pollen; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 chopped garlic cloves; 2-1/2 pounds give or take, boneless pork sirloin roast; 1 medium sweet onion, sliced in medallions; 1 medium fennel bulb, sliced in medallions; A handful of fennel fronds; 1-1/2 cup baby carrots; 1/2 cup vermouth; 3 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

THE RUB
1 teaspoon schezuan peppercorn
1-1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds or 1 teaspoon seeds plus 1/4 teaspoon fennel pollen
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 chopped garlic cloves
2-1/2 pounds give or take, boneless pork sirloin roast
1 medium sweet onion, sliced in medallions
1 medium fennel bulb, sliced in medallions
A handful of fennel fronds
1-1/2 cup baby carrots
1/2 cup vermouth
3 tablespoons olive oil

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F
2
Toast the schezuan peppercorn in a pan until fragrant, takes a few minutes, keep watch so they donaTMt burn.
3
Using a mortar, spice mill or food processor; grind the toasted schezuan through garlic cloves to create the rub.
4
Rinse and pat the roast dry; with a fork poke a few holes into it and using your fingers rub the spices in evenly.
5
Add the onion and fennel to the bottom of a smaller size roasting pan. Place the roast and fronds over the top. Add carrots throughout. Pour 1/2 cup vermouth and drizzle olive oil over the roast.
6
Cook, periodically basting, until a thermometer inserted into the center reaches 160u00b0, around 55 to 75 minutes.
7
Remove roast from the oven and tent loosely with foil; let rest for 15-20 minutes.
8
Slice medallions, against the grain and place on a platter surrounded by the vegetables and the broth. Serve with grain of choice and an apple slaw.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: THE RUB, 1 teaspoon schezuan peppercorn, 1-1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds or 1 teaspoon seeds plus 1/4 teaspoon fennel pollen, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and more.

Yes, Fennel-Schezuan Rubbed Pork Sirloin Roast falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Fennel-Schezuan Rubbed Pork Sirloin Roast

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