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Sauteed Pears with Bacon and Mustard Dressing Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
6 ounces slab bacon, sliced ¼ inch thick, slices cut into ¼ inch pieces
4 ripe but firm Bosc pears, quartered, seeds removed
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons walnut oil or olive oil
½ cup unsalted, roasted walnuts
Sliced chives (for serving)
Directions:
Directions:
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp around edges, 10–12 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1 tbsp. bacon fat from skillet.

Season pears with salt and pepper and cook in preheated skillet with bacon fat over medium-high, turning occasionally, until golden brown and starting to soften (they should be slightly firm at cores), 5–7 minutes. Transfer to a platter and let cool.

Whisk vinegar, mustard, and 3 tbsp. oil in a small bowl to combine. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Toss walnuts with remaining 2 tsp. oil in another small bowl and season with salt. Drizzle dressing over pears and scatter walnuts and bacon on top. Just before serving, top with chives.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Do Ahead: Dish (without chives) can be made 3 hours ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.

 

 

 

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