Fennel-Crusted Pork Chops with Potatoes and Shallots

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
11%
Fennel-Crusted Pork Chops with Potatoes and Shallots
70 min.
4
201kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your weeknight dinner with a dish that’s bursting with flavor and a hint of sophistication? Introducing Fennel-Crusted Pork Chops with Potatoes and Shallots! This delightful recipe combines the aromatic notes of fennel seeds with the rich taste of bone-in pork loin chops, creating a dish that is both comforting and indulgent.

Picture perfectly seared pork chops, golden on the outside and tender on the inside, paired with roasted Yukon Gold potatoes and caramelized shallots. The added dimension of fresh flat-leaf parsley and a splash of red wine vinegar brings a burst of freshness, making every bite a joyful taste experience. This dish isn’t just about flavor; it’s also incredibly hearty, offering a satisfying meal with only about 201 calories per serving!

Ideal for sharing with family or impressing guests at your next gathering, these pork chops are surprisingly easy to prepare. With just a touch of marination time, you can create a delightful symphony of flavors on your plate. Plus, this recipe features gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options, making it incredibly versatile to fit various dietary preferences. So gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and get ready for a culinary adventure that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tablespoons fennel seeds 
  • 0.5 cup parsley fresh
  •  garlic clove finely grated
  • servings pepper freshly ground
  • teaspoon paprika smoked spanish hot
  • teaspoons red wine vinegar 
  • large shallots with some root attached cut into quarters
  • tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • pound yukon gold potatoes quartered
  •  frangelico bone-in ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • ziploc bags
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Toast fennelseeds in a small dry skillet over mediumheat, tossing often, until fragrant, about4 minutes.
  2. Let cool.
  3. Combine fennel seeds, garlic, paprika,and 2 tablespoons oil in a small bowl. Seasonpork with salt and pepper and place in aresealable plastic bag.
  4. Add spice mixture;seal bag and turn to coat.
  5. Let sit at least30 minutes.
  6. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a largeovenproof skillet, preferably cast iron, overmedium-high heat. Cook pork chops untilgolden brown on 1 side, about 4 minutes;turn.
  7. Add potatoes and shallots to skillet;season with salt and pepper and toss to coatin pan drippings. Cook, tossing potatoesand shallots occasionally, until pork is goldenbrown on second side, about 4 minutes.
  8. Transfer to oven and roast until potatoesare tender and an instant-read thermometerinserted into thickest part of chops registers135°F, 10–15 minutes. (If potatoes need moretime, transfer chops to a plate and continueto roast potatoes until tender; transfer chopsback to skillet when potatoes are done.)
  9. Remove skillet from oven and mix in parsleyand vinegar.
  10. Let pork chops rest 5 minutesin skillet.
  11. Transfer chops to a cutting board; cut meatfrom bones and slice against the grain.
  12. Servewith potatoes, shallots, and any pan juices.
  13. DO AHEAD: Pork chops can be marinated1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
  14. Per serving: 390 calories, 20 g fat, 3 g fiber
  15. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories201kcal
Protein6.46%
Fat46.64%
Carbs46.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
55.69
Glycemic Load
15.25
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.180434771206%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
16.16mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
1.02mg
Myricetin
1.14mg
Quercetin
0.84mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:201.32kcal
10.07%
Fat:10.78g
16.59%
Saturated Fat:1.62g
10.13%
Carbohydrates:24.4g
8.13%
Net Carbohydrates:20.13g
7.32%
Sugar:2g
2.22%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:15.3mg
0.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.36g
6.72%
Vitamin K:144.6µg
137.72%
Vitamin C:34.27mg
41.54%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
21.23%
Manganese:0.42mg
20.8%
Vitamin A:884.56IU
17.69%
Potassium:618.54mg
17.67%
Fiber:4.27g
17.08%
Iron:2.07mg
11.5%
Magnesium:42.66mg
10.66%
Phosphorus:91.67mg
9.17%
Copper:0.18mg
8.91%
Folate:34.1µg
8.53%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.91%
Vitamin B3:1.52mg
7.58%
Vitamin E:1.05mg
7.03%
Calcium:59.95mg
5.99%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.25%
Zinc:0.58mg
3.89%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.65%
Selenium:0.75µg
1.07%
Source:Epicurious