Pork Medallions With Fennel And Pancetta Recipes

PANCETTA WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, rosemary, fennel, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
• Rub the oil and herb mix over the tenderloin to coat evenly.
• Wrap the pancetta slices around the tenderloin, tucking the ends underneath.
• Roast the tenderloin uncovered in the oven until an instant read thermometer reds 145 degrees F. when inserted into the thickest part of the tenderloin, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Cover the tenderloin with foil and rest for 10 minutes.
• Slice and serve!

ROAST LOIN OF PORK WITH FENNEL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• With a mortar and pestle, or in a food processor fitted with a steel blade, grind together the garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, and thyme leaves. Add the mustard. Spread the mixture over the loin of pork and allow it to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut the fennel bulbs in thick wedges, cutting through the core. Toss the fennel, carrots, potatoes, and onions in a bowl with the olive oil, melted butter, salt, and pepper to taste. Place the vegetables in a large roasting pan and cook for 30 minutes. Add the pork loin to the pan and continue to cook for another 30 to 50 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the middle of the pork reads exactly 138 degrees. Remove the meat from the pan and return the vegetables to the oven to keep cooking. Cover the meat with aluminum foil and allow it to rest for 15 minutes. Remove the strings from the meat and slice it thickly. Arrange the meat and vegetables on a platter. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Serve warm.

FENNEL-RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ROASTED FENNEL WEDGES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
• Crush fennel seeds with a mortar and pestle or wrap in a kitchen towel and crush with bottom of a heavy skillet.
• Pat pork dry, then sprinkle with crushed fennel seeds and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Cut fennel bulbs lengthwise into 1/2-inch wedges.
• Heat oil in a 12-inch oven-proof heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Brown pork on all sides, about 6 minutes total, then transfer to a plate. Sauté garlic and fennel wedges in skillet until fennel is golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add wine, stirring and scraping up brown bits, then stir in broth and butter. Put pork on top of fennel and transfer skillet to oven. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 145 to 150°F, about 15 minutes. Transfer pork to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, transfer skillet to stovetop (handle will be hot) and boil, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid has evaporated. Stir in lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fennel fronds. Thinly slice pork and serve over fennel with sauce.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED PORK LOIN

Steps:

• Combine the parsley, sage, mustard and shallot in a mini food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped and combined. Add the olive oil and blend to form a paste. Season with salt and pepper.
• Season the pork loin with salt and rub the paste all over it. Lay the prosciutto slices on a piece of parchment paper, shingled in 2 overlapping rows to form a 12-inch square. Place the pork loin in the middle of the prosciutto square. Using the parchment to help you roll, roll the prosciutto up over the loin, pressing firmly to adhere the prosciutto to the loin. Continue to roll until the entire pork loin is tightly covered in prosciutto (the prosciutto should overlap itself). Refrigerate at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
• In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, maple syrup, BBQ sauce, star anise, cinnamon stick, orange zest and jalapeño to a simmer. Let cool to room temperature, or overnight in the fridge.
• When you're ready to roast the pork, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place the butter, garlic and rosemary in a large, ovenproof saute pan and heat over medium-low heat until the butter is melted, about 2 minutes. Lay the prosciutto-wrapped loin in the pan seam-side down. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the loin reads 120 degrees F, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Brush the glaze on the loin and continue to roast to 135 degrees F for medium, 10 to 15 minutes more. Allow the meat to rest before slicing, then spoon the pan juices over the pork slices.

PORK CHOPS WITH FENNEL AND CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large, heavy skillet heat the olive oil over high heat. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Add the pork to the pan and brown on both sides, about 4 minutes each side. Remove the pork from the pan, cover loosely with foil, and set aside.
• Add the fennel, shallots, and 1/3 cup parsley to the pan and cook over medium heat until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the wine. Using a wooden spoon, scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Add the tomatoes and stir. Add the pork back into the pan, nestling the chops between the fennel and tomatoes so they are mostly submerged in the pan juices. Cook until the fennel is tender and the pork is done, about 12 to 15 minutes.
• Place the pork on a serving dish. To finish the sauce, add the lemon zest, remaining 1/3 cup parsley, capers, and 3/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Spoon over the pork chops and serve immediately.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH FENNEL AND PANCETTA

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan cook pancetta over medium-high heat until crisp. Add fennel, onion, and garlic. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove pancetta and vegetables from skillet; set aside. In a medium bowl using a whisk, stir together LACTAID® Reduced Fat Milk, 1 tablespoon flour, and thyme. Add milk mixture to skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Set aside; cover to keep warm.
• Trim fat from meat. Cut meat crosswise into twelve slices. Place each slice between two pieces of plastic wrap. Pound meat lightly with the flat side of a meat mallet to a 1/4-inch thickness. Remove plastic wrap. In a shallow dish combine 1/4 cup flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Dip meat slices in flour mixture to coat. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook meat, half at a time, in hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until meat is slightly pink in center, turning once. (Add more oil, if necessary.)
• Transfer the meat to a serving platter. Spoon the vegetables and sauce over the meat.

PORK MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and fry the pork on each side for 2-3 mins until golden brown. Set aside on a plate.
• Melt the butter in the pan and, when foaming, fry the shallots and mushrooms over a medium heat for 10 mins. Add the garlic and cook for another 1 min. Stir through the flour and cook for another 2 mins. Whisk through the madeira and boil for 2 mins. Gradually stir through the stock until the sauce is lump free. Add the thyme and mustard and season to taste.
• Return the pork to the pan and simmer uncovered for 5-7 mins or until the pork is cooked through. Stir through the cream and heat again until simmering. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and wilted greens.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH FENNEL AND PANCETTA

Steps:

• Trim fat from tenderloin.
• Cut meat crosswise into 1 inch thick slices.
• Place each slice between 2 pieces of plastic wrap.
• Pound to 1/4 inch thickness.
• Remove plastic wrap.
• In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and pepper.
• Coat tenderloin slices with flour mixture.
• In a large, heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat.
• Add pork pieces half at a time, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until meat is slightly pink in the center, turning once.
• Add additional oil if necessary.
• Remove pork from skillet.
• Cook pancetta in same skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.
• Add the fennel, onion, and garlic and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Add lemon juice, then stir in the whipping cream.
• Bring to a boil, then return the pork to the skillet.
• Cook until the pork is heated through and sauce has thickened slightly.
• Transfer pork to a serving platter and spoon the sauce over the top.