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Fennel Pollen Crusted Pork Chops with Garlicky Kale and Rosemary Potatoes

  • Author: carmeninthegarden
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

Delight in fennel pollen crusted pork chops with garlicky kale and rosemary potatoes. Succulent, aromatic, and harmonious flavors await


Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless pork chops
  • 12 tablespoons fennel pollen
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 23 cups peewee potatoes
  • Olive oil, for drizzling
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Rosemary sprigs
  • 4 cups kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Olive oil, for sautéing

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. In a baking dish, toss the peewee potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary sprigs.
  3. Place the baking dish with the potatoes in the oven 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside.
  4. Season both sides of the pork chops with fennel pollen, salt, and pepper.
  5. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork chops for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
  6. Transfer the skillet with the seared pork chops to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 10-15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches 145°F.
  7. While the pork chops are in the oven, preheat another skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of olive oil.
  8. Sauté the minced garlic in the skillet until fragrant.
  9. Add the chopped kale to the skillet and sauté until it wilts and becomes tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Remove the pork chops, potatoes, and sautéed garlic kale from the oven and stove.
  11. Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving.
  12. Serve the fennel pollen crusted pork chops with the sautéed garlic kale and baked peewee potatoes.