Fennel-Crusted Pork with Roasted Artichokes Recipe

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Fennel-Crusted Pork with Roasted Artichokes
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  1. For artichokes: 1. Pull off dark, tough outer green leaves of each artichoke; discard. Trim end and peel outside of stem, leaving it attached. Lay artichokes on side, and slice about 1/2 inch off the top. Halve artichokes lengthwise, and cut each in half again. Place artichoke quarters in a large pot; add water to cover. Add bay leaf, whole and minced garlic, and 2 teaspoons kosher salt. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and let cool.
  2. Scrape out the small inside leaves and fuzzy center of artichoke heart with a teaspoon; discard. Place artichokes, cut side up on a sheet pan. Whisk together oil, vinegar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over artichokes; toss well. Set aside.
  3. For fennel-crusted pork: 1. Heat oven to 400°. Combine first 4 ingredients for pork together in a small bowl; blend with fingers, or work into a rough paste with a mortar and pestle.
  4. Pat pork loin dry; season well with additional kosher salt and pepper. Butterfly pork loin: Beginning in middle of 1 end of loin, cut with a long, sharp knife lengthwise toward center of loin, cutting to other end while being careful not to cut through other side. Use your fingers, working from both ends, to create a 1 1/2-inch-wide opening, and rub inside of loin with half of garlic mixture. Close opening, and tie tightly at 2-inch intervals with kitchen string.
  5. Line a large roasting pan with aluminum foil. Place pork on foil; rub remaining garlic mixture into meat. Drizzle with olive oil.
  6. Roast pork at 400° for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; baste with any pan juices. Turn pork over, using tongs. (Don't pierce with a fork or meat will lose juices.) Arrange artichokes around pork. Roast 25 minutes more or until an instant-read thermometer registers 155°. Remove pork from oven. Transfer to a cutting board, and tent loosely with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. (Pork will continue to cook.)
  7. Snip string off pork; discard. Cut meat into thin slices, saving any juices, and arrange on a serving platter. Surround with roasted artichokes. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1585.48 Kcal (6638 kJ)
Calories from fat 814.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 90.55g 139%
Cholesterol 299.38mg 100%
Sodium 9738.03mg 406%
Potassium 4111.86mg 87%
Total Carbs 76.6g 26%
Sugars 5.42g 22%
Dietary Fiber 34g 136%
Protein 119.91g 240%
Vitamin C 73.8mg 123%
Iron 13.9mg 77%
Calcium 523.3mg 52%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 139.29 Kcal (583 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.96g 139%
Cholesterol 26.3mg 100%
Sodium 855.52mg 406%
Potassium 361.24mg 87%
Total Carbs 6.73g 26%
Sugars 0.48g 22%
Dietary Fiber 2.99g 136%
Protein 10.53g 240%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 123%
Iron 1.2mg 77%
Calcium 46mg 52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 38.5
    Points
  • 40
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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