Braised Pork With Fennel Crock Pot Recipe

Impress your guests with this incredibly tender and flavorful braised pork, slow-cooked to perfection in your crock-pot. Diabetic-friendly and bursting with aromatic fennel, this recipe pairs beautifully with fluffy rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or vibrant steamed carrots. A comforting and elegant meal for any occasion!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 390 mins

Calories 807.9 kcal

Protein 107g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Braised Pork With Fennel Crock Pot

2 1/2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large fennel bulb, trimmed and chopped
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
Splenda Sugar Substitute (No measurement found in recipe sources)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
Chicken Bouillon Granule (No measurement found in recipe sources)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
to taste salt
to taste fresh ground pepper
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 bay leaves

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How to Make Braised Pork With Fennel Crock Pot

Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut into 2-inch cubes.
In a large bowl, combine the pork cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork cubes in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. This step adds depth of flavor.
Transfer the browned pork cubes to your crock-pot.
Add the chopped fennel bulb, onion, garlic, and celery to the crock-pot.
In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
Pour the liquid mixture over the pork and vegetables in the crock-pot.
Stir in the bay leaves and thyme.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the pork is incredibly tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Remove the bay leaves before serving. Shred the pork with two forks directly in the crock-pot.
Serve hot over rice, mashed potatoes, or with steamed carrots. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

Fat

97g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Braised Pork With Fennel Crock Pot?

Braised Pork With Fennel Crock Pot takes about 410 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 390 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Braised Pork With Fennel Crock Pot?

Braised Pork With Fennel Crock Pot has approximately 807.9 calories per serving, with about 107 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 91 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Braised Pork With Fennel Crock Pot?

The key ingredients for Braised Pork With Fennel Crock Pot are Pork Shoulder, Olive Oil, Onion, Fennel Bulb, Cider Vinegar, Splenda Sugar Substitute. See the full list with measurements above.