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Divine Thanksgiving Eats

November 25, 2015

Thanksgiving doesn’t always have to call for turkey! Check out this recipe that will have your guests coming back for seconds and thirds.

Earl Grey-Crusted Pork Loin with Fennel and Apples
TOTAL TIME: 2 HR 15 MIN

SERVINGS: 6 TO 8

INGREDIENTS

·         3 tablespoons finely ground Earl Grey tea

·         Kosher salt

·         Pepper

·         One 3 1/2-pound boneless pork loin roast, tied

·         3 fennel bulbs, trimmed and cut through the core into 1-inch wedges

·         3 firm, sweet cooking apples, such as Gala, quartered lengthwise and cored

·         2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

·         1 tablespoon thyme leaves

INSTRUCTIONS
1.       In a small bowl, whisk the tea with 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Rub all over the pork and set the meat fat side up on a large rimmed baking sheet. Let stand at room temperature for 45 minutes.

Get the full recipe here.

Happy Thanksgiving!