Keto Slow Cooker Pork And Fennel

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  • prep time

    prep time

    10 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    5 h 15 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    5 h 25 min

Keto Slow Cooker Pork And Fennel

This deliciously tender slow cooked pork is accompanied by aromatic fennel and rosemary with a hint of citrus and topped with creamy gravy.

Perfect for Sunday lunch or for New Years Day!

If you prefer you can also remove the skin from the pork after cooking and crisp it in the oven.

  • Net Carbs

    1.6 g

  • Fiber

    1.2 g

  • Total Carbs

    2.9 g

  • Protein

    28.3 g

  • Fats

    13.4 g

257 cals

Keto Slow Cooker Pork And Fennel

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Ingredients

  • Meat Beef Fresh Pork Butt Untrimmed by Freshdirect

    Meat Beef Fresh Pork Butt Untrimmed by Freshdirect

    2-½ pound

  • Rosemary

    Rosemary

    2 x 1 x sprig

  • Celery

    Celery

    2 medium - stalk - 7 1/2" to 8" long

  • Fennel Bulb, Raw

    Fennel Bulb, Raw

    1 each

  • Fennel Seed

    Fennel Seed

    1 teaspoon

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Water

    Water

    1 cup

  • Salt, Sea Salt

    Salt, Sea Salt

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw

    Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw

    ½ tbsp

  • Heavy Cream

    Heavy Cream

    3 tablespoon

Recipe Steps

steps 6

5 h 25 min

  • Step 1

    Mince the garlic and finely chop the rosemary. Score the fat of the pork and scatter over the lemon zest, fennel seeds, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. Rub the seasonings all over the pork.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Place the pork into the slow cooker. Quarter the fennel and celery sticks and arrange around the pork, tucking them underneath. Add the water.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Turn the cooker to high and cook for 5 hours or slow for 8 hours until thoroughly cooked through.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    To prepare the gravy, strain the juices from the pork into a saucepan and skim the fat from the surface. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer until the liquid has reduced by half.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Stir the cream into the mixture and simmer for a few minutes more until you have a thickened gravy.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Serve the pork with the gravy and caramelized vegetables.
    Step 6

Comments 1

  • Marlene

    Marlene 5 years ago

    I did this with veal instead of pork, added more water and after 6 hours on high I lifted the meat out, blended the rest and added the cream. I pulled the veal and added it to the soup and it was a hit with the family