FENNEL CRUSTED PORK CHOPS WITH THREE APPLE FENNEL SALAD AND APPLE CIDER REDUCTION Ingredients 4 (7-oz) Pork Chops 4 ounces Fennel seed toasted and roughly ground 2 ounces Dijon Style Mustard 2 ounces White Grain Mustard 4 ounces Olive Oil 2 large Shallots 4 cloves Garlic 4 sprigs Rosemary picked 4 sprigs Thyme picked Salt & pepper to taste APPLE CIDER REDUCTION Cider Reduction: 1 quart Apple Cider 4 ounces Ginger peeled, sliced 5 cloves Garlic 1 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar 2 pieces Star Anise 2 pieces Cinnamon stick 1 bunch Thyme 4 each Shallots peeled and halved 1 each Bay Leaf THREE APPLE FENNEL SALAD 2 each Granny Smith Apples julianned 2 each Golden Delicious Apples julianned 2 each Breaburn Apples julianned 2 heads Fennel julianned 1 Teaspoon Cumin freshly ground 1 Cup Golden Raisins 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar 2/3 cup blended Olive Oil (70/30) 1/4 Cup Water

Instructions
MARINADE:
Combine all ingredients except pork and 1 half fennel seed, in blender and puree. Pour puree over pork in shallow dish and allow to marinate over night.

APPLE CIDER REDUCTION:
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Reduce slowly over medium heat. When sauce has reduced to rich, glossy constituency, strain and set aside. Adjust seasoning with Kosher salt and black pepper.

THREE APPLE FENNEL SALAD:
Combine all ingredients (except apples & fennel) in a blender and puree. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Reserve for later use.

Preheat grill to medium heat. Remove pork chops from marinade and wipe off excess. Season generously with salt, pepper, and remaining ground fennel. Grill to desired doneness (8-10 minutes for medium) Set aside to rest.

Combine apples, fennel, and raisin vinaigrette in a mixing bowl, toss to combine, season with salt & pepper.

Slice pork thinly, arrange on warm plates, top with fennel salad, drizzle cider reduction around pork, serve immediately.

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Yields: 4 Servings
     Howie, TOP CHEF season 3

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Cuisine:   American

Main Ingredient:   Pork