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A blue Dutch oven holds roast pork loin with fennel, some sliced and some whole, resting on caramelized onions and herbs, with a serving fork and fresh sage leaves nearby.
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Roast Pork Loin with Fennel & Apples

This garlic-herb rubbed pork loin is roasted on a bed of sliced fennel, onions and apples giving this dish a subtle anise flavor and a bit of sweetness.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy free pork loin, dairy free roast pork loin, pork loin with fennel, pork loin with fennel and apples, pork with apples, roast pork, roast pork loin
Servings: 8
Calories: 355kcal
Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 pound pork loin
  • 1 apple cored and sliced
  • 2 fennel bulbs thinly sliced
  • 1 large sweet onion sliced
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F.
  • In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, sage, garlic, lemon zest, salt & pepper to form a paste.
  • Rub paste onto pork loin to evenly coat.
  • Place fennel, onion, apple and lemon juice a large baking dish or dutch oven. Stir to combine. Season liberally with salt & pepper.
  • Place pork loin on top of mixture and bake for 1 hour 30 minutes - 1 hour 45 minutes or until pork has reached an internal temperature of 145˚F.

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 724mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 12mg