Double Fennel Pork Chops

This recipe would have received a higher rating were it not for the saltiness of the spice mix. The recipe called for 2 tsp. each of fennel seed and kosher salt (and 1/4 tsp. pepper) and I think the salt could easily have been halved without harming the dish. Since the spice mix is used both as a rub for the meat and as seasoning for the bed of sauteed fennel, too much salt affects both the meat and the side.

The pairing of fennel and pork is a good one though and worth a second effort.