3 grilled fennel buttermilk Recipes

red potatoes , scrubbed clean, patted dry with paper towel (or white potatoes), olive oil, salt, fresh ground black pepper, fennel bulb, stem removed , fronds reserved, wiped clean, bottom left intact, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices, sweet onion, peeled, ends trimmed , cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices, buttermilk, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, hot red pepper sauce (or to taste), chopped scallions (green onions), chopped fresh parsley leaves, chopped fresh dill (1/4-1/2 tsp. dried ), minced fresh garlic, chopped fresh oregano leaves (1/4 tsp. dried ), reserved fennel leaves

salt, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, pimenton, light brown sugar, bone-in center-cut pork chops (10 to 12 oz each), sugar, lemon juice, granny smith apple, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices, whole star anise, unsalted butter, brandy, salt, canola oil, for frying, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt , plus more as needed, a few grinds of black pepper, buttermilk, yellow onion, sliced into 1/2-inch rings and separated, mustard greens , for serving