Braised Pork and Fennel Meatballs

Serves:

• 1 pound lean ground pork
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 2 teaspoons toasted fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Braise:
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely sliced
• 1 small onion, finely sliced
• 1/2 fennel bulb, trimmed and finely shaved
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 teaspoons ground fennel
• 1 28 oz can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
• Crusty baguette, sliced on the bias to serve