Fresh Pear Salsa Recipes

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Combine pears, nuts, crushed pepper, 1/4 cup parsley, 1/3 cup dressing and 1/4 tsp. cumin. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Mix remaining parsley, dressing, cumin and garlic until blended. Place roast in roasting pan or shallow baking dish; brush with dressing mixture.
• Bake 1 hr. and 20 min. or until done (145 ºF). Remove roast from oven. Let stand 10 min. Slice half the roast; serve with half of the pear salsa. Cool remaining meat, then shred and refrigerate to use the next day (with the remaining salsa) to prepare Pork Tostadas with Pear Salsa (see Tip).

Steps:

• Place tomatoes, mango, onion, Asian pear, banana pepper, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt in a food processor; pulse until desired texture is achieved. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, oregano and pepper; add pork. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain and discard marinade., Grill pork, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear., In a bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Serve with the pork.

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• Whisk together in a medium-sized glass or porcelain bowl the oil, cilantro or parsley or mint, chile peppers, garlic, tequila, salt and the black pepper.
• Stir in the diced pear, onion and bell pepper and mix gently to combine well. Cover the bowl and marinate the salsa at least 3 hours, preferably at room temperature, and then cover and chill slightly, if desired.
• Variation: Substitute 2 or 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger for the cilantro, parsley or mint.

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir the peaches, pear, and honey into the onion and garlic mixture; allow to cook together for 2 minutes. Season with the curry powder, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking at a simmer until hot, 5 to 6 minutes.

Steps:

• Core pears and cut into ½ inch cubes.
• In a medium bowl, gently toss cubed pears with chopped dried pears, red onion, mint, lime juice and zest, ginger, jalapeno pepper, salt and hot pepper until well mixed.
• Cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Steps:

• Peel the pears and cut them into ½ inch chunks.
• Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bell pepper, onion, honey, vinegar, hot pepper sauce, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt.
• Toss to combine. Refrigerate until serving time.
• Preheat the broiler.
• In a small bowl, combine the sage, black pepper, ginger, garlic and remaining salt.
• Rub the mixture into both sides of the pork chops. Broil 6 inches from the heat for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through.
• Serve with the pear salsa.