Mustard Pork with Fennel
This dish came about in a week when we were about to head off on holidays. I was determined to not shop for anything other than the basics in the lead up to going away so we could eat down the fridge. Each meal that week was a bit of a lucky dip depending on what I found in the fridge and we ate some new creations. This mustard pork creation was one of those meals and is definitely a winner!
When I first made it, the fridge really was getting rather empty. I looked at my options – a pork fillet, some crème fraiche and a few stray vegetables. What could I make? Inspiration hit when I saw the mustard in the fridge as well. An old family classic from my childhood of pork fillets in a mustard sauce came to mind and I thought I could try a variation with the ingredients on hand. This is the resulting dish! Not only was it delicious, it was a lot lighter than the original dish. And the fennel and pork combination is such a classic it is hard to go wrong.
Since then, it has become a staple in the house, no longer relegated to a fridge clearance meal but something we cook with intent!
