Fennel Marmalade Recipes

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion. Cook, stirring, until it begins to sizzle and soften, about five minutes. Add the fennel and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until it begins to soften, about five minutes. Turn the heat to low, cover and cook slowly for 45 minutes, stirring often. The mixture should melt down to a purée. Add the garlic, and taste and adjust salt and pepper. Stir together, cover and simmer for another 15 minutes until the mixture is lightly colored and very soft. Remove the lid, and if there is liquid in the pan, cook uncovered until the purée is thick and no more liquid remains in the pan. Stir in the lemon juice, adjust seasonings and serve. Alternately, allow to cool and serve at room temperature.

Steps:

• Mix fennel, orange juice, sugar and ginger in large saucepan. Bring to boil on medium heat. Reduce hear to low; simmer 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, finely grate orange peel. Remove orange sections and coarsely chop. Stir grated peel and chopped orange into fennel mixture.
• Simmer 15 minutes longer or until mixture is reduced and somewhat thick, Stir in cilantro and salt. Cover.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Steps:

• To make the marmalade, cut the figs into halves or quarters, depending on their size. Place them in a large microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, add the sugar, and toss to coat. Set aside to macerate for 30 minutes or so. Add the fennel seeds and lemon juice and toss to mix. Microwave, stirring two or three times, or cook over medium heat until the juices are bubbling up and are thick enough to coat a spoon, about 15 minutes in the microwave or about 20 minutes on the stove top. Use right away, or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 months.
• To make the sausage, melt the butter in a small sauté pan over medium heat. Add the raisins and pine nuts and sauté until the raisins are plumped up and the pine nuts are lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and let cool. Add the remaining ingredients to the cooled raisins and nuts, and knead lightly with your hands until thoroughly blended. Form into ovals about 3 inches long, 1 1/2 inches wide, and 1/2 inch thick. Use right away, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
• When ready to cook, prepare a medium-hot grill, or film a large, heavy skillet with oil and place over medium heat.
• Place the sausages on the grill directly over the heat source, or in the skillet. Cook, turning twice, until medium-rare, 15 to 20 minutes total, or until as done as you like.
• Serve the sausages with the marmalade and steamed rice on the side.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cut the base off of the fennel bulbs, and cut a cone shape into the base to remove the core. You can see the core because it is whiter than the surrounding green. This is optional, but helps the fennel cook faster. Slice the fennel vertically (upright) into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the fennel, and fry for about 5 minutes. Stir in the half-and-half and creme fraiche until well blended. Transfer to a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
• Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden brown and the fennel is tender enough to pierce with a fork.

Steps:

• In a large shallow baking dish, stir together miso, 1/2 cup lemon juice, and marmalade; season with salt and pepper. Set aside 1/2 cup glaze. Add pork to dish, turning to coat; let marinate for 15 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Heat a large skillet over high heat; add olive oil and slab bacon, cooking until fat is rendered. Add fennel and onion; cook until fennel begins to soften, about 10 minutes. Add tarragon and garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Drain excess fat, if necessary, and discard tarragon. Add sugar, and cook until dissolved. Add vermouth, and using a wooden spoon, scrape up any browned bits; reduce until almost dry. Add remaining juice of 1 lemon, red pepper, and fennel seeds; cook until dry. Remove from heat, and toss with zest; set aside.
• Remove pork from marinade, and pat dry to remove excess marinade; discard marinade. Place pork on a work surface, cut side up; season with salt and pepper. Evenly spread fennel mixture over pork; roll to enclose. Using butcher's twine, tie pork every 1 1/2 to 2 inches.
• Place pork in a 9-by-13-inch roasting pan fitted with a rack. Rub pork with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast until browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Reduce to 350 degrees and continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 130 degrees, 15 to 20 minutes; cover with parchment paper-lined foil if browning too quickly.
• Increase oven temperature to 550 degrees. Brush pork with reserved glaze. Continue to cook until dark brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Transfer pork to a serving platter. Cover with parchment paper-lined foil, and let rest for 10 to 20 minutes. To serve, slice pork into 1/4-inch-thick pieces.

Steps:

• Puree fennel, lemon pieces, and fennel seeds in food processor until very finely chopped and well blended. Combine in a medium saucepan and add water, sugar, and vinegar. Cook until fennel is tender and liquid is reduced to a marmalade thickness. Refrigerate,