Orange Fennel Pork Loin

Pork loin roasts are a delicious and inexpensive cut of meat that can be flavored in so many ways. Bright citius flavors of navel oranges combined with aromatic and bitter sweet fennel is a beautiful flavor combination for this pork loin dish! Try serving with a side of sweet potatoes and okra.

Ingredients:
2 pound fresh center cut pork loin
1 large sweet onion sliced
1 large fennel bulb chopped
3 cloves fresh garlic minced
2 large organic navel oranges
1/4 cup dry white wine
Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Method:
1.) Pre heat oven to 325-350 degrees. Season pork loin with zest from one navel orange, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. In a large Dutch oven, add in onions, fennel,  and juice from 2 navel oranges.
2.) In a large cast iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon EVOO over medium high heat. Sear pork loin on all sides until golden brown (about 4 minutes per side). Place pork loin on top of onions and fennel in Dutch oven.
3.) Add garlic to cast iron skillet and saute for 1-2 minutes or until garlic is lightly brown. Add in wine and scrape up brown bits from skillet. Remove from heat and pour mixture over pork loin.
4.) Cover pork with lid and place in oven for 1 hour 30 minutes or until pork is fork tender.
5.) Garnish with fresh orange slices and fennel fronds.