Fennel-Crusted Pork Loin With Roasted Potatoes and Pears

Serves 4 Hands-On Time: 15m Total Time: 1hr 30m
Ingredients

* 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 4 tablespoons olive oil
* kosher salt and pepper
* 2 pounds boneless pork loin
* 2 red onions, quartered
* 1 pound small white potatoes, quartered
* 3 firm pears (such as Bartlett), cored and quartered

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400° F.
2. Using the bottom of a heavy pan, crush the fennel seeds. In a small bowl, mix the seeds, the garlic, 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Rub the mixture over the pork, then place the pork in a large roasting pan.
3. In a bowl, mix the onions, potatoes, pears, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the remaining oil. Scatter around the pork and roast until cooked through, about 70 minutes (internal temperature 160° F). Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with the roasted fruit and vegetables.