Meal Kit
Fennel Rubbed Pork Chops
With Seared Polenta, Roasted Pepper Ragu, and Sautéed Spinach
Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 6 days

Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} calories

Chef
Jimmy Madla
Fennel is a subtly sweet member of the carrot family with an anise – or licorice – flavor that is common n Italian cuisine. The root is often roasted or sliced for salads but in this dish, we use a fennel seed rub on our succulent bone-in pork chops. They’re smothered with a roasted red pepper ragù, served with a side of wilted spinach, and crowned with a creamy polenta wedge for an elegant meal that’s quick and easy.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 16 oz. Bone-in Pork Chop
- 8 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
- 3 oz. Spinach
- 3 oz. Roasted Red Peppers
- 0.35 cup Quick-Cooking Polenta
- 4 Parsley Sprigs
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- 1¾ tsp. Home Chef Fennel Rub
- 1 Garlic Cloves
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories490
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Carbohydrates33g
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Net Carbs28g
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Fat13g
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Protein57g
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Sodium650mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Make and Form the Polenta
Lightly coat a small mixing bowl with cooking spray to serve as a mold for the polenta. Bring a small pot with 10 oz. water, butter, and 1 tsp. salt to a boil. Add polenta in a steady stream, whisking constantly until incorporated. Reduce to simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until creamy, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in Parmesan, transfer to prepared bowl, and set aside to firm up, about 10-15 minutes.
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2 Prepare Ingredients and Rub Chops
Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Stem and mince parsley. Mince garlic. Cut the roasted red peppers into a small dice. Rinse chops and pat dry. Season chops, on both sides, with fennel rub and a pinch of salt and pepper.
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3 Cook the Chops
Heat a medium pan over medium heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil and seasoned chops to pan and cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees is reached. Transfer chops to a plate and return pan to heat.
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4 Make the Sauce
Add minced garlic to pan and cook for 30 seconds. Add crushed tomatoes and their juices, diced red peppers, ½ cup water, any accumulated juices on seared pork plate, and half the parsley (reserving remaining for garnish). Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
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5 Sear Polenta and Sauté Spinach
Heat a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Invert bowl with polenta on a cutting board to release polenta cake. Cut into 6 wedges. Add 2 tsp. olive oil and polenta wedges to pan. Sear polenta wedges on flat sides until light brown, about 1 minute per side. Remove from heat and set aside. Return pan to stove, turn off heat and add spinach. Season spinach with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute, just enough to slightly wilt the leaves. Remove from heat and set aside.
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6 Plate the Dish
Ladle ragu on a plate and arrange polenta wedges to one side. Place a portion of spinach and a pork chop next to the polenta, garnish with remaining chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
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