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Crispy Fennel Pork Chops with Pan-fried Fennel

The addition of a little touch of Chinese five spice gives this classic combination a hint of the Orient.

Donal SkehanFrom the series · Super Food In Minutes
30 min totalServes 2Easy
Crispy Fennel Pork Chops with Pan-fried FennelCrispy Fennel Pork Chops with Pan-fried Fennel
Time30 min
Serves2
SkillEasy
ShowSuper Food In Minutes

Method

1
Heat half the oil in a frying pan and fry the spring onions and fennel for 5–6 minutes over a medium–high heat until they begin to soften and become golden. Add the spices and cook for a minute more, tossing the onions and fennel until coated, then remove from the pan and set aside.
2
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Increase the heat and fry the chops for 2–3 minutes on each side until lovely and golden and nearly cooked through.
3
Return the spring onions and fennel to the pan with a splash of water and the vinegar. Bubble for 1 minute, then serve
30 MinutesAsian

Recipe by Donal Skehan · From the series Super Food In Minutes · Photography © Appetite Media
Published 13 July 2026 · Updated 15 July 2026

Nutrition
Per serving
549kcal
35gprotein
8gcarbs
41gfat

Figures from the show's kitchen.

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