Skillet Pork with Fennel-Apple Pan Sauce & Roasted Russets
This fast braise turns a great pork sale into something cozy and full of character. Tender pork loin simmers with sweet onion, fennel, and apple, then gets spooned over buttery roasted potatoes for a dinner that feels rustic without repeating your recent pork-and-potato meals.
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- Kroger Fresh Natural Pork Loin Boneless 1 lb $2.99/lb sale
- Kroger Russet Potatoes 1 lb $2.99 for 5 lb sale
- Jumbo Yellow Onions 1 lb $1.49/lb
- Organic Fennel 1 bulb $5.49 each
- Large Granny Smith Apple 1 apple $1.99/lb sale
- Simple Truth Organic Fat Free Free Range Chicken Broth 1 carton $1.79
- Parsley 1 bunch $1.69 each
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F. Cut 1 lb Kroger® Russet Potatoes ($2.99 for 5 lb sale) into 1-inch chunks. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper on a sheet pan. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until browned and tender.
- While the potatoes roast, slice 1 lb Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Loin Boneless ($2.99/lb sale) into thick medallions or strips. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Thinly slice 1/2 lb from the 1 lb Jumbo Yellow Onions ($1.49/lb). Trim and thinly slice 1 Organic Fennel ($5.49 each), saving a little frond for garnish if nice. Core and thinly slice 1 Large Granny Smith Apple ($1.99/lb sale). Chop 2 tablespoons Parsley from 1 bunch Parsley ($1.69 each).
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the 1 lb Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Loin Boneless ($2.99/lb sale) for 2 to 3 minutes per side until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced 1/2 lb Jumbo Yellow Onions ($1.49/lb), the 1 bulb Organic Fennel ($5.49 each), and the 1 Large Granny Smith Apple ($1.99/lb sale). Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring, until softened and lightly golden.
- Pour in 3/4 cup Simple Truth Organic® Fat Free Free Range Chicken Broth ($1.79 carton) and scrape up the browned bits. Return the seared 1 lb Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Loin Boneless ($2.99/lb sale) to the skillet. Simmer 4 to 6 minutes until the pork is just cooked through and the broth reduces to a light pan sauce.
- Stir in the chopped 2 tablespoons Parsley from 1 bunch Parsley ($1.69 each). Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Serve the pork, onion, fennel, and apple skillet over the roasted 1 lb Kroger® Russet Potatoes ($2.99 for 5 lb sale). Garnish with fennel fronds if using.
- For wine, pour Pinot Noir if you want something silky and savory, or dry Riesling if you want a brighter, more aromatic match for the fennel and apple.
Cook time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $14-18
Health notes: About 560-680 calories per serving. Good protein, moderate carbs from potatoes, and extra fiber from fennel, apple, and onion. Use a lighter hand with oil to keep it on the lower end.
Drink pairing: Try Pinot Noir or dry Riesling. Pinot Noir plays beautifully with pork, apple, and fennel, while dry Riesling highlights the sweet-savory profile and keeps the dish lively.