"One pan is all you need to make this fast braise of juicy pork chops and tender fennel. Bonus: The braising liquid turns into a delicious sauce that you’ll want to sop up with a piece of crusty bread. This recipe was featured as part of our Fall Ingredients photo gallery...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 medium fennel bulb (about 12 ounces), stalks removed and discarded
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2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
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3/4 teaspoon hot paprika
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3 (1-inch-thick) bone-in pork loin chops
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
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2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
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1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
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1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
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1/2 cup dry vermouth
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
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1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice