Fried pork tenderloin with fennel and garlic
4 servings
30 minutes
Fried pork tenderloin with fennel and garlic is a vibrant dish of Pan-Asian cuisine that combines the rich flavor of meat, sweet anise notes of fennel, and the spiciness of garlic. This recipe is perfect for a family dinner or festive gathering as it impresses with its aromatic depth and simplicity of preparation. The origins of the dish can be found in Asian culinary traditions where fennel and garlic are often used to impart rich flavor to meat. Baking in the oven helps retain the juiciness of the pork, making it tender and fragrant. Serving with roasted vegetables highlights the balance of flavors, while oregano adds a hint of spice. This dish pairs perfectly with fresh vegetables or a light rice side dish, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
1
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
2
Place peeled garlic cloves and fennel cut into 8 pieces on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of oil, season with salt and pepper. Mix well and bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Garlic: 12 cloves
- Fennel: 1.5 kg
- Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
3
Grease the meat with the remaining oil and rub with oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Dried oregano: 0.5 teaspoon
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
4
Remove the baking tray from the oven, move the vegetables to the edges, place the meat in the center, and return it to the oven for 20-25 minutes until the meat is cooked.
- Pork tenderloin: 1 kg
5
Place the meat on a board, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice it. Serve with fennel and garlic.