fennel seed ...

[Love2"Q"]

or toasted fennel seed

what does it taste like .. i am making a dish this weekend
with it and i hve never used it before ..

[Keltin]

It tastes like black licorice, and the seeds are STRONG!

If you don’t like the licorice taste, either cut back on the quantity, or cut them out completely. I blindly followed a recipe once for a pork loin that loaded it with fennel seed. I had no idea what fennel seed was. I tasted it after it was cooked…..I HATE licorice…….and I ended up giving the pork loin to the neighbors.

If you have ever tasted anise, it is very similar (if not identical) in flavor.

[Mama]

It has a sweet taste similar to anise and licorice. I use fennel seeds in my spaghetti sauce. It's also used as a seasoning in some sausage.

[Love2"Q"]

thanks guys .... i am looking to do a mario batalli recipe this weekend
and the recipe calls for fennel pollen .. but notes ground toasted fennel seeds will work .. i thought it was the licorice stuff ...

[BamsBBQ]

It tastes like black licorice, and the seeds are STRONG!

If you don’t like the licorice taste, either cut back on the quantity, or cut them out completely. I blindly followed a recipe once for a pork loin that loaded it with fennel seed. I had no idea what fennel seed was. I tasted it after it was cooked…..I HATE licorice…….and I ended up giving the pork loin to the neighbors.

If you have ever tasted anise, it is very similar (if not identical) in flavor.

i dont even think i have an old jar of fennel seeds or anything fennel in my household...:yuk:

most italian sausages have them in them...whether they are hot,mild or sweet sausage.. and thats why i like brats..lol

[Deadly Sushi]

I put ground fennel in my balsimic dressing for a little pazzaz.

[FryBoy]

It's good. It's what makes Italian sausage taste different from regular sausage.