Fennel Pork Neck & Aubergine

As a Chef, don’t you just love it when you discover new and unexpected flavour combinations to surprise and delight the palate? Butter-basted, fennel seed-spiced pork is sided with a fresh cherry, cooling mint, creamy feta, & fresh greens salad and oven roasted aubergine. Finished with toasted almonds.

Fennel Pork Neck & Aubergine

with fresh mint & Danish-style feta cheese

Hands on Time: 25 - 45 minutes

Overall Time: 40 - 60 minutes

Ingredients:

From your kitchen:

  • Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
  • Water
  • Paper Towel
  • Butter
  • Seasoning (Salt & Pepper)
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  1. ROASTED AUBS

    Preheat the oven to 220°C. Spread the Aubergine on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven until softened, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. ALL THE Almonds

    Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. CHOP-CHOP Pork

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Pork dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the pork until browned, 4-6 minutes per side. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the fennel seeds (to taste). Remove from the pan, reserving any pan juices, rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.

  4. BERRY & MINT SALAD

    Place the salad leaves in a bowl and toss together with the cherries, ½ the mint, ½ the toasted nuts, a drizzle of olive oil, and season.

  5. WHAT A DELIGHT!

    Plate up the golden Aubergine wedges alongside the fennel basted pork. Drizzle with any remaining pan juices. Side with the fresh salad and sprinkle over the feta. Finish with a scattering of the remaining mint and nuts.

  • Aubergine - 250g

  • Almonds - 10g

  • Pork Neck Steak - 160g

  • Fennel Seeds - 2,5ml

  • Fresh Cherries - 100g

  • Salad Leaves - 20g

  • Fresh Mint - 3g

  • Danish-style Feta - 20g

  1. ROASTED AUBS

    Preheat the oven to 220°C. Spread the Aubergine on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven until softened, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. ALL THE Almonds

    Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. CHOP-CHOP Pork

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Pork dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the pork until browned, 4-6 minutes per side. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the fennel seeds (to taste). Remove from the pan, reserving any pan juices, rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.

  4. BERRY & MINT SALAD

    Place the salad leaves in a bowl and toss together with the cherries, ½ the mint, ½ the toasted nuts, a drizzle of olive oil, and season.

  5. WHAT A DELIGHT!

    Plate up the golden Aubergine wedges alongside the fennel basted pork. Drizzle with any remaining pan juices. Side with the fresh salad and sprinkle over the feta. Finish with a scattering of the remaining mint and nuts.

  • Aubergine - 500g

  • Almonds - 20g

  • Pork Neck Steak - 320g

  • Fennel Seeds - 5ml

  • Salad Leaves - 40g

  • Fresh Cherries - 200g

  • Fresh Mint - 5g

  • Danish-style Feta - 40g

  1. ROASTED AUBS

    Preheat the oven to 220°C. Spread the Aubergine on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven until softened, 35-40 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. ALL THE Almonds

    Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. CHOP-CHOP Pork

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Pork dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the pork until browned, 4-6 minutes per side. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the fennel seeds (to taste). Remove from the pan, reserving any pan juices, rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.

  4. BERRY & MINT SALAD

    Place the salad leaves in a bowl and toss together with the cherries, ½ the mint, ½ the toasted nuts, a drizzle of olive oil, and season.

  5. WHAT A DELIGHT!

    Plate up the golden Aubergine wedges alongside the fennel basted pork. Drizzle with any remaining pan juices. Side with the fresh salad and sprinkle over the feta. Finish with a scattering of the remaining mint and nuts.

  • Aubergine - 750g

  • Almonds - 30g

  • Pork Neck Steak - 480g

  • Fennel Seeds - 7,5ml

  • Salad Leaves - 60g

  • Fresh Cherries - 300g

  • Fresh Mint - 8g

  • Danish-style Feta - 60g

  1. ROASTED AUBS

    Preheat the oven to 220°C. Spread the Aubergine on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven until softened, 35-40 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. ALL THE Almonds

    Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. CHOP-CHOP Pork

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Pork dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the pork until browned, 4-6 minutes per side. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the fennel seeds (to taste). Remove from the pan, reserving any pan juices, rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.

  4. BERRY & MINT SALAD

    Place the salad leaves in a bowl and toss together with the cherries, ½ the mint, ½ the toasted nuts, a drizzle of olive oil, and season.

  5. WHAT A DELIGHT!

    Plate up the golden Aubergine wedges alongside the fennel basted pork. Drizzle with any remaining pan juices. Side with the fresh salad and sprinkle over the feta. Finish with a scattering of the remaining mint and nuts.

  • Aubergine - 1kg

  • Almonds - 40g

  • Pork Neck Steak - 640g

  • Fennel Seeds - 10ml

  • Salad Leaves - 80g

  • Fresh Cherries - 400g

  • Fresh Mint - 10g

  • Danish-style Feta - 80g

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Fennel Pork Neck & Aubergine?

The preparation time for Fennel Pork Neck & Aubergine with fresh mint & Danish-style feta cheese is between 25 and 45 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Fennel Pork Neck & Aubergine with fresh mint & Danish-style feta cheese?

The total time required to make Fennel Pork Neck & Aubergine with fresh mint & Danish-style feta cheese is between 40 and 60 minutes.

How many servings does Fennel Pork Neck & Aubergine provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Fennel Pork Neck & Aubergine?

Almonds, Aubergine, Danish-style Feta, Fennel Seeds, Fresh Cherries, Fresh Mint, Pork Neck Steak, Salad Leaves

What is the nutritional information of Fennel Pork Neck & Aubergine?

Calories: 1112, Carbs: 32 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 24.8 grams, Sugar: 23.1 grams, Salt: 4757 grams

How do I prepare Fennel Pork Neck & Aubergine?

WHAT A DELIGHT!: Plate up the golden aubergine wedges alongside the fennel basted pork. Drizzle with any remaining pan juices. Side with the fresh salad and sprinkle over the feta. Finish with a scattering of the remaining mint and nuts. BERRY & MINT SALAD: Place the salad leaves in a bowl and toss together with the cherries, ½ the mint, ½ the toasted nuts, a drizzle of olive oil, and season. CHOP-CHOP PORK: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the pork dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the pork until browned, 4-6 minutes per side. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the fennel seeds (to taste). Remove from the pan, reserving any pan juices, rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. ALL THE ALMONDS: Place the almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. ROASTED AUBS: Preheat the oven to 220°C. Spread the aubergine on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven until softened, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway).

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Fennel Pork Neck & Aubergine?

Almonds, Aubergine, Danish-style Feta, Fennel Seeds, Fresh Cherries, Fresh Mint, Pork Neck Steak, Salad Leaves

How many calories does Fennel Pork Neck & Aubergine have?

1112 calories

How much fat content does Fennel Pork Neck & Aubergine have?

grams

Woolies Products in this dish

Photo of Fennel Seeds 35 g

Fennel Seeds 35 G

Photo of Fresh Mint 80 g

Fresh Mint 80 G

Photo of Ground Almonds 100 g

Ground Almonds 100 G

Photo of Raw Flaked Almonds 100 g

Raw Flaked Almonds 100 G

Photo of Raw Almonds 30 g

Raw Almonds 30 G

Photo of Fresh Mint 20 g

Fresh Mint 20 G

Photo of Everyday Raw Almonds 1 kg

Everyday Raw Almonds 1 Kg

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