Here's a more manageable version of the traditional Italian recipe for whole roast pig seasoned with a garlic, rosemary and fennel. This one comes together so quickly, you can make it on a whim.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Pat pork chops dry and, using a very sharp paring knife, cut a large pocket into the fat-covered edge of each chop. Season chops all over with 1 teaspoon salt, including inside pockets.
- Finely grate zest from lemon and put in a small bowl. Cut lemon lengthwise in quarters for serving.
- Using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a knife, mash garlic with a pinch of salt until you get a paste. Add to the bowl with the lemon zest and stir in rosemary, red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, 2 tablespoons fennel fronds and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Divide filling between pork chops, stuffing some inside pockets and rubbing the rest on the outside.
- Heat a large ovenproof skillet over high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sear pork chops on one side for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Gently turn over chops and cook for another minute, then transfer skillet to oven. Cook until meat is just done, about 5 to 10 minutes longer (internal temperature should read 135 degrees on a meat thermometer). Transfer pork chops to a plate, tent with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fennel fronds and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 475, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 574 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
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