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prep time
10 min
cook time
5 h 15 min
ready time
5 h 25 min
Keto Slow Cooker Pork And Fennel
This deliciously tender slow cooked pork is accompanied by aromatic fennel and rosemary with a hint of citrus and topped with creamy gravy.
Perfect for Sunday lunch or for New Years Day!
If you prefer you can also remove the skin from the pork after cooking and crisp it in the oven.
Net Carbs
1.6 g
Fiber
1.2 g
Total Carbs
2.9 g
Protein
28.3 g
Fats
13.4 g
257 cals
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Ingredients
Meat Beef Fresh Pork Butt Untrimmed by Freshdirect
2-½ pound
Rosemary
2 x 1 x sprig
Celery
2 medium - stalk - 7 1/2" to 8" long
Fennel Bulb, Raw
1 each
Fennel Seed
1 teaspoon
Garlic
1 clove
Water
1 cup
Salt, Sea Salt
¼ teaspoon
Black Pepper
⅛ teaspoon
Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw
½ tbsp
Heavy Cream
3 tablespoon
Recipe Steps
steps 6
5 h 25 min
Step 1
Mince the garlic and finely chop the rosemary. Score the fat of the pork and scatter over the lemon zest, fennel seeds, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. Rub the seasonings all over the pork.Step 2
Place the pork into the slow cooker. Quarter the fennel and celery sticks and arrange around the pork, tucking them underneath. Add the water.Step 3
Turn the cooker to high and cook for 5 hours or slow for 8 hours until thoroughly cooked through.Step 4
To prepare the gravy, strain the juices from the pork into a saucepan and skim the fat from the surface. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer until the liquid has reduced by half.Step 5
Stir the cream into the mixture and simmer for a few minutes more until you have a thickened gravy.Step 6
Serve the pork with the gravy and caramelized vegetables.
Comments
Marlene 5 years ago
I did this with veal instead of pork, added more water and after 6 hours on high I lifted the meat out, blended the rest and added the cream. I pulled the veal and added it to the soup and it was a hit with the family