Rack of Pork with Herbs and Pancetta

Ingredients

• 2.2 lb. 1 kg rack of Quebec pork, fat trimmed
• 3 tbsp. 45 ml fennel seeds, crushed using a mortar and pestle
• 1/4 cup 60 ml chopped fresh herbs (parsley, sage, rosemary or thyme)
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 tbsp. 45 ml olive oil
• 1 lemon, juice and zest
• 1/3 lb 150 g sliced pancetta
• 2/3 cup 150 ml chicken broth or white wine
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste