Herby Pork Chops with Fennel and Radish Slaw

Melissa Kravitz-Hoeffner

· May 17, 2021

25 min

Total

Servings

Pork

Protein

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Ingredients

For the slaw

2 medium watermelon radishes

purple daikon or other radishes work too
1 small fennel

bulb and fronds separated
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt

to taste
Leafy herbs, like parsley, marjoram, or basil

for garnish, optional

For the pork

2 bone-in ButcherBox pork chops

thawed
2 tablespoons sea salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
3 tablespoons Italian seasoning

(a blend of dried herbs like basil, marjoram, oregano, etc)
2 tablespoons oil

for cooking (we like avocado oil)

Step By Step

Instructions

For the slaw

Thinly slice radish and fennel bulb, reserving the fennel fronds.

Fill a medium-size bowl with ice water, add the sliced vegetables, let sit at least 5 minutes (or prep ahead and allow to soak in the fridge overnight).

Drain vegetables, set aside. In the same bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the sliced vegetables in the dressing. Set aside while you make the

For the pork

Pat pork chops dry. Season each side with salt and pepper. Sprinkle Italian seasoning on all sides. Let rest for 5 minutes or up to 1 day in the fridge.

Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, swirling to coat pan.

Once oil is hot, add pork chops. They should not be touching. Cook for 2 minutes, until a golden crust starts to form. Flip and cook for 3 more minutes. Turn every two minutes, until a thermometer in the thickest part of the chop reaches 150°F, about 10 minutes total cook time.

Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish the slaw with fennel fronds and fresh herbs, if desired, and serve with pork.

Total Time 25 min

Servings 2

Protein Pork

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Ribeyes (2 x 10 oz steaks)
New York Strips (2 x 10 oz steaks)
Top Sirloin Steaks (4 x 6 oz steaks)
Filet Mignons (2 x 6 oz steaks)

For the true steak lover, this box is pure holiday joy. A premium lineup of grass-fed, high-flavor steaks that guarantees smiles, sizzling pans, and plates worth celebrating.

Our Sourcing Standards

All I Want is Steak Gift Box

Ingredients

For the slaw

For the pork

Instructions

For the slaw

For the pork

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