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braised pork with fennel (slow cooker)

Recipe by
Mikekey *
Seattle, WA

Similar to sauerbraten without the overnight marinating. Pork maybe sliced in chunks or shredded before serving with sauce. I serve with boiled potatoes and steamed carrots.

yield 4 -6
prep time 30 Min
cook time 6 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For braised pork with fennel (slow cooker)

  • 4 lb
    pork shoulder roast (boneless and tied)
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 md
    yellow onion, peeled and sliced
  • 1 lg
    fennel bulb
  • 1 c
    apple cider vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 can
    (15 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 tsp
    chicken bouillon granules (or 1 bouillon cube, crumbled)
  • 2 clove
    garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • 3 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp
    cold water
  • salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make braised pork with fennel (slow cooker)

  • 1
    Slice off root end of fennel and discard. Slice bulb and some of the green stems and leaves. Save some of the feathery leaves for garnish.
  • 2
    In a large, heavy skillet, sear the pork in the oil over medium-high heat until it's brown all over, about 20 minutes. Transfer the pork to the slow cooker.
  • 3
    Pour off all but about 1 tablespoon of fat from the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Sauté the onion and fennel until just a little golden. Transfer them to the slow cooker.
  • 4
    In a small bowl, mix together the vinegar and sugar. Pour the mixture over the pork. Add the tomatoes.
  • 5
    In a bowl, mix together the broth and bouillon until the bouillon dissolves. Stir in the garlic, thyme, and red pepper. Pour this over the pork.
  • 6
    Cover the slow cooker, and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • 7
    Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a serving platter. Using a slotted spoon, scoop out the vegetables and pile them around the pork. Cover the platter with foil and put it in a warm place.
  • 8
    Turn slow cooker to high and stir cornstarch mixture into liquid and heat until thickened slightly. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper, if needed.
  • 9
    Chop some of the fennel leaves and sprinkle over roast and veggies. Slice meat and serve with sauce.

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