Braised Pork Roast with Fennel, Leeks, and Vermouth

Dairy Free
Health score
33%
Braised Pork Roast with Fennel, Leeks, and Vermouth
45 min.
6
234kcal

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Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of our Braised Pork Roast with Fennel, Leeks, and Vermouth, a delightful dish that promises to elevate your dining experience. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this recipe is not only dairy-free but also packed with wholesome ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds. Imagine tender, succulent pork loin roast, expertly seasoned and braised to perfection, surrounded by the aromatic essence of fennel and leeks.

The combination of dry vermouth and fat-free chicken broth creates a luscious sauce that seeps into the meat, infusing it with a depth of flavor that is simply irresistible. With just 45 minutes of active cooking time, you can serve a meal that feels gourmet without spending hours in the kitchen. Each serving is a balanced delight, offering 234 calories, making it a great option for those mindful of their dietary choices.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy family meal, this Braised Pork Roast is sure to impress. The unique blend of spices, including freshly ground black pepper and crushed fennel seeds, adds a delightful twist that will have everyone asking for seconds. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dish that will warm hearts and satisfy appetites!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 1.5 pounds pork loin roast boneless trimmed
  • 0.5 cup vermouth dry
  • 1.5 cups less-sodium chicken broth fat-free
  • cups fennel bulb sliced ( 2 large)
  • teaspoon fennel seeds crushed
  • ounce flour all-purpose
  • cups leek sliced ( 2 large)
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt divided

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Dredge pork in flour, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. Add pork, and cook for 8 minutes, browning on all sides.
  4. Remove from pan.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon fennel seeds to pan, and cook for 30 seconds.
  6. Add leek and sliced fennel. Reduce heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes or until tender.
  7. Add vermouth, and cook for 2 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Return pork to pan.
  8. Add broth, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour and 45 minutes or until pork is tender. Stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Thinly slice pork.

Nutrition Facts

Calories234kcal
Protein49.72%
Fat30.09%
Carbs20.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.67
Glycemic Load
4.34
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
17.183478189551%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.31mg
Kaempferol
0.79mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:234.23kcal
11.71%
Fat:7.28g
11.2%
Saturated Fat:1.79g
11.16%
Carbohydrates:10.99g
3.66%
Net Carbohydrates:9.28g
3.37%
Sugar:2.4g
2.66%
Cholesterol:71.44mg
23.81%
Sodium:599.82mg
26.08%
Alcohol:1.9g
100%
Alcohol %:0.94%
100%
Protein:27.06g
54.13%
Selenium:34.77µg
49.67%
Vitamin B6:0.95mg
47.54%
Vitamin B1:0.57mg
37.7%
Vitamin B3:7.44mg
37.18%
Vitamin K:33.71µg
32.11%
Phosphorus:293.13mg
29.31%
Potassium:626.49mg
17.9%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.7%
Zinc:2.19mg
14.62%
Manganese:0.28mg
13.88%
Vitamin B12:0.69µg
11.53%
Magnesium:45.76mg
11.44%
Vitamin A:534.31IU
10.69%
Vitamin B5:1.04mg
10.44%
Iron:1.83mg
10.17%
Folate:36.04µg
9.01%
Vitamin C:7.11mg
8.62%
Copper:0.14mg
7.15%
Fiber:1.71g
6.86%
Vitamin E:0.93mg
6.19%
Calcium:44.92mg
4.49%
Vitamin D:0.45µg
3.02%
Source:My Recipes