Recipe: Fennel Crusted Roasted Pork Loin with Pears and Potatoes

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Recipe via Real Simple

Ingredients:

• 1 TBS fennel seeds
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 4 TBS olive oil
• Kosher or Maldon salt and black pepper
• 2 pounds boneless pork loin
• 2 red onions, quartered
• 1 pound small white poatoes, quartered
• 3 -4 pears, cored and quartered

Method:

1. Heat oven to 400° F
2. Using the bottom of a heavy pan, crush the fennel seeds.
   In a small bowl, mix the seeds, the garlic, 2 tablespoons of
   the oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Rub the
   mixture over the pork, then place the pork in a large
   roasting pan.
3. In a bowl, mix the onions, potatoes, pears, 1 teaspoon
   salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the remaining oil. Scatter
   around the pork and roast until cooked through, about 70
   minutes (internal temperature 160° F). Transfer the pork to
   a cutting board and let rest at least 5 minutes before
   slicing. Serve with the roasted fruit and vegetables.