Pork With Pear Compote Recipes

Steps:

• Make the brine: Combine the salt, honey and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over high heat. When the salt and honey have dissolved, remove the pan from the heat and add the juniper berries, rosemary, peppercorns, bay leaf and garlic. Let steep until the water cools to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Add the brine mixture to a large container with a lid, then add 14 cups cold water. Score the skin on the pork roast with a knife in a 1-inch diamond pattern. Submerge the pork in the brine and cover the container. Let the pork brine overnight in the refrigerator.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the pork from the brine, then rinse and pat dry (discard the brine). Season the pork all over with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Heat a large ovenproof saute pan over medium-high heat for a few minutes, then add the olive oil and sear the roast on all sides until deep golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer the pan to the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the middle of the pork registers 150 degrees F, about 40 minutes. Remove the pork to a cutting board, tent with foil and let rest at least 15 minutes.
• While the meat is resting, make the compote: Transfer 2 tablespoons fat from the roasting pan to a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and saute, stirring, 5 minutes. Add the apple, pear, dried cranberries, orange juice, cider, brown sugar, mustard and rosemary; add 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper, and the cayenne. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until the compote is soft and thick, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl. Carve the pork into individual chops and serve with the compote.

Steps:

• Bring 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1/2 split vanilla bean, 1 star anise pod and a pinch each of salt and pepper to a simmer; cook until reduced by half, 4 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 chopped peeled pears and 3 tablespoons water; simmer 8 more minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon chopped thyme, increase the heat and simmer until syrupy, 1 to 4 minutes. Let cool.

Steps:

• For chutney: In medium microwave-safe bowl, stir together shallot, vinegar, brown sugar, butter, ginger, curry powder, cinnamon stick, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and red pepper. Cover and seal with plastic wrap and heat in microwave oven on HIGH for 1 minute. Carefully remove plastic wrap and stir in pears and cranberries. Re-cover and microwave for 10 minutes more. Carefully poke holes in plastic wrap to release steam and set aside.
• For pork chops: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat pork chops dry and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan and heat until shimmering. Lay 4 chops in pan and sear until golden on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook 1 more minute. Remove from pan; set aside and keep warm. Repeat with remaining oil and chops. Add chutney to pan and, scrape up any brown bits from bottom using a wooden spoon. Simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in cilantro. Serve chops with chutney.

Steps:

• In a large frying pan, brown the pork chops in hot oil; drain.
• Transfer the pork chops to a shallow baking pan and season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange the pear halves around the chops.
• Drizzle orange juice over all.
• Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
• Pour sherry over all.
• Place butter in the hollow of pears.
• Cover and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
• Uncover and continue baking for 20 minutes, until meat is tender.
• Place the pears and pork chops on a platter.
• Dissolve cornstarch in water, stir into sauce mixture and cook until thickened.
• Pour over pork chops and pears.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Peel and core the pears and cut into eighths; set aside.
• In a medium-size saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon or allspice. Stir in the juice or fruit nectar and mix well. Place the pan on medium-high heat and cook the sauce, stirring, until the mixture is smooth. Add the pears and bring the sauce to a gentle boil.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 15 - 20 minutes or until the pears are just tender, almost translucent, and the syrup is thick. Stir in the rum and butter and heat a few minutes longer.

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, mix the pears, brown sugar, lemon juice, pear juice, and cinnamon. Bring to boil. Cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
• Transfer the sauce mixture to a blender, and blend until smooth. Return to saucepan, cover, and simmer 15 minutes over low heat. Remove from heat, and allow to cool.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the pork chops 8 minutes, turning once, until done. Drizzle with the pear sauce to serve.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a roasting tin on the hob (use 2 rings), then add the onions, pears, most of the rosemary and seasoning. Fry for 5 mins or until just starting to caramelise.
• Heat grill to high. Season the pork, then arrange among the veg and fry for 5 mins, turning halfway until golden and cooked through. Scatter with the remaining rosemary and the cheese, grill until the cheese starts to melt, then serve.

Steps:

• 1. Soak raisins in hot water for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, combine pear, walnuts and Cardamom in a small bowl. Drain raisins and add to bowl.
• 2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season one side of the pork cutlets with 1/8 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
• 3. Place pork, seasoned side down in hot skillet and cook 2 minutes. Season with other side with another 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Flip over pork and cook an additional 2 minutes. Remove to a plate or platter. Cover with foil to keep warm.
• 4. Add pear mixture and sugar to skillet cook 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat and spoon pear compote over pork. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over high heat, dissolve the salt and honey in a cup of water. Remove the pan from the heat, and add the juniper, rosemary, peppercorns, bay leaf, and garlic. Let steep until the water cools to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Add the brine mixture to a large container with a lid, and add enough very cold water until you have a gallon. Submerge the pork in the brine and cover a lid. Let marinate, overnight, in the refrigerator.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Remove the pork from the marinade, rinse and pat dry, Add a coating of olive oil to an oven-safe pan. Sear the pork until all of the sides are a deep golden brown. Transfer the pan to the oven and roast the pork until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the middle, reaches 150 degrees F, about 20 minutes a pound. Remove to cutting board, tent with foil and let rest for at least 15 minutes.
• While the meat is resting, prepare the compote.
• Pear Apple Compote:
• Drain all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the roasting pan. Put the fat in a medium pan and add the shallots. Saute the shallots over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add all of the remaining ingredients, bring to boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook the mixture until soft and thickened, about 5 to 8 minutes.
• Transfer the compote to a serving bowl. Carve the pork into individual chops and serve with compote.

Steps:

• Place pears on their sides in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; arrange oranges and raisins around pears. In a small bowl, combine the water, brown sugar and salt. Pour over fruit; dot with butter., Cover and bake at 325° for 55-65 minutes or until pears are tender, basting occasionally. Halve and core pears; top with fruit mixture.

Steps:

• Combine the salt, thyme, ginger and pepper; sprinkle over pork. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan lined with heavy-duty foil. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8 minutes. Uncover; simmer 25-30 minutes longer or until quinces are tender and liquid is thickened. Discard bay leaf., Let pork stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with compote.

Steps:

• In small saucepan, combine apple jelly, vinegar, tarragon and crushed red pepper flakes; mix well.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until jelly melts.
• In small bowl, combine hot jelly mixture and chopped peaches.
• Let stand at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes.
• Grill directions:
• Heat grill.
• If desired, season pork chops with salt and pepper.
• When ready to grill, place pork chops on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals.
• Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until pork is no longer pink, turning once.
• Serve spiced peach compote with pork chops.
• Broiler directions:
• Prepare peach compote as directed above.
• Spray broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• If desired, season pork chops with salt and pepper.
• Place pork chops on spray-coated pan. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 10 to 14 minutes or until pork is no longer pink, turning once.
• Serve spiced peach compote with pork chops.

Steps:

• Place aniseed on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Add spice bag. Bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes. Discard spice bag. , Add the pears, apricots, raisins and cherries to sugar syrup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until pears are tender. Stir in lemon juice. Serve warm or chilled.

Steps:

• In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Stir in 2 tablespoons orange juice. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until fruit is tender., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and remaining orange juice until smooth; gradually stir into fruit mixture. Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes longer or until sauce is thickened. If desired, top with whipped cream and pecans., Freeze option: Freeze cooled compote in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little orange juice if necessary.

Steps:

• In a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, arrange pears. In a saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and ginger. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil; pour over pears. Top with oranges., Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until pears are tender. Serve warm. Garnish with cinnamon sticks if desired.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Combine cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper on a plate. Roll pork tenderloin in seasonings. Set aside for 15 minutes.
• Place pork on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast for 25 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees. Let pork sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
• Cut pork diagonally into 1/4-inch thick slices. Serve with Bell Pepper Compote on the side.
• For Bell Pepper Compote:.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add bell peppers and onion, and cook 5 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and balsamic vinegar. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes longer, or until vegetables are tender but not browned and vinegar aroma evaporates.