Poached Pear With Stilton, Walnuts, Dates And Bacon

Name: Poached Pear With Stilton, Walnuts, Dates And Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1/2 cup dry white wine use the same wine you will serve with dinner!; 1 tablespoon brown sugar if pears are sweet, no need to add a lot of sugar!; 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 pear 1/2 each serving; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 inches bacon slices, slided into 1 1/2 pieces; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 shallot medium, diced finely; 6 dates pitted and chopped coarsly; 1/4 cup stilton crumbled into medium sized bits; 4 cups greens mixed flavourful, arugula, endive, radicchio; 1/8 cup chopped nuts

Servings: persons

1 cup water
1/2 cup dry white wine use the same wine you will serve with dinner!
1 tablespoon brown sugar if pears are sweet, no need to add a lot of sugar!
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 pear 1/2 each serving
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 inches bacon slices, slided into 1 1/2 pieces
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 shallot medium, diced finely
6 dates pitted and chopped coarsly
1/4 cup stilton crumbled into medium sized bits
4 cups greens mixed flavourful, arugula, endive, radicchio
1/8 cup chopped nuts

1
In a large saucepan, bring water, wine and sugar to a boil.
2
Peel and core the pear, slice in half.
3
Place the pears cut side down into the poaching liquid and cover and simmer for about 25 minutes or until knife tender.
4
Remove from poaching liquid and set pears aside to cool.
5
In a large non-reactive saute pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and add bacon and saute until crisp. Remove bacon and drain off excess oil. Add another tsp of olive oil and toast walnuts until crispy. Remove from pan and drain on paper towel.
6
Add another tsp of olive oil to same saute pan (no need to wash) and saute shallots until tender.
7
Add balsamic vinegar and warm. Add dijon to emulsify the pan juices and the balsamic and keep warm.
8
Lay a bed of greens on a simple white plate. Place the pears just off centre and crumble the stilton into the core area and allow to cascade off the pear to the greens. Evenly distribute the bacon, dates and walnuts on each plate of greens. Pour 1/2 the warm dressing over each of the salads (this will wilt the greens. Try to avoid the cheese so it won't melt!)

354

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 1/2 cup dry white wine use the same wine you will serve with dinner!, 1 tablespoon brown sugar if pears are sweet, no need to add a lot of sugar!, 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom, and more.

Yes, Poached Pear With Stilton, Walnuts, Dates And Bacon falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!