Pork and Fennel Casserole

A Mediterranean-flavoured casserole featuring pork shoulder, chorizo, fennel, and chickpeas, slow-cooked until tender and served with wilted spinach.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 947 kcals 3788 kcals
Carbohydrates 24 grams 95.8 grams
Fat 67 grams 268 grams
Protein 62.1 grams 248.4 grams
Cook Time
135 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
2
piece
Lemon
zest and juice
LegumesPulses
400
g
Chickpeas
canned, drained weight
Liquids
Meat
1000
g
Pork Shoulder
cut into large cubes
200
g
Chorizo
cut into chunks
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Parsley
chopped, fresh
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
two tablespoons
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
sliced
1
piece
Fennel Bulb
finely sliced
100
g
Green Olives
large, pitted
200
g
Spinach
wilted, for serving

Steps

  • Heat 30ml oil in a large frying pan and fry the pork cubes until golden-brown.
  • Remove the pork, add the chorizo chunks, and fry until the edges are crisp.
  • Set the chorizo aside, reduce heat, and fry sliced onion and fennel for five minutes.
  • Return meats to the pan, add stock, lemon juice, and zest.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for two hours until pork is tender.
  • Add chickpeas and olives and cook for another 15 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley and serve with wilted spinach.