Ingredients

  • 30 g butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 pork cutlets
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons garlic
  • 12 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 12 cup stock
  • 1 fennel bulb
  • 1 lemon
  • mashed potatoes (4 portions)

Method

  • Heat butter and oil in heavy pan into which the cutlets neatly fit.
  • Add the cutlets and brown on both sides.
  • Season well.
  • Scatter over fresh thyme leaves and crushed garlic and lower the heat.
  • Add balsamic and stock and cook until sauce thickens.
  • Slice fennel bulb finely, season well and dress with lemon juice.
  • Serve cutlets on a portion of mashed potato with a little fennel salad.
  • Pour over any remaining juices.