Pork Roast with Fennel Seed and Ouzo
Pork Roast with Fennel Seed and Ouzo features a juicy Boston butt rubbed with a fragrant blend of fennel, rosemary, thyme, and garlic, then slow-roasted over onions and fennel for deep anise notes. The ouzo adds a subtle herbal sweetness while the crust turns beautifully caramelized, making it perfect for a cozy weekend dinner or a hearty family gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves24
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pork Roast with Fennel Seed and Ouzo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
Toast the fennel seeds, rosemary, thyme, and peppercorns in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant and the fennel seeds are lightly browned, 1 to 3 minutes; do not let them burn.
- 3
Place the toasted fennel seed mixture, the garlic, the ouzo, and the salt into a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder; grind to a paste.
- 4
Score the pork roast’s fat layer with a sharp knife; rub the spice paste all over the roast.
- 5
Spread the onions and fennel in a large roasting pan; add enough water just to cover the vegetables.
- 6
Place the roast on the onions and fennel, fat layer up.
- 7
Roast in the preheated oven until the pork is tender, 5 to 6 hours (about 40 minutes per pound).
- 8
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 185 degrees F (85 degrees C).
- 9
Add extra water if needed during roasting to prevent the onions and fennel from burning.
- Calories 365.32 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 19.22 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 2.74 g 1%
- Total Fat 30.89 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 14.41 g High 72%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 418.83 mg High 140%
- Sodium 29.7 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.58 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 51.99 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.45 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 50.06 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.41 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.23 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Pork Roast with Fennel Seed and Ouzo is made with 10 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 5 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Coarse Sea Salt, Dried Rosemary, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 365.32 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pork Roast with Fennel Seed and Ouzo made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Coarse Sea Salt, Dried Rosemary, Dried Thyme, Fennel Seed. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pork Roast with Fennel Seed and Ouzo?
- About 5 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 365.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pork Roast with Fennel Seed and Ouzo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Pork Roast with Fennel Seed and Ouzo healthy?
- Pork Roast with Fennel Seed and Ouzo has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 365.32 calories and 19.22 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 14.41 g (72% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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