SAUTéED PEARS WITH BACON AND MUSTARD DRESSING

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Sautéed Pears With Bacon and Mustard Dressing image

Pears and walnuts are delicious together; walnuts and bacon make total sense. When you combine them all, it's magic.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Pear     Walnut     Side     Bacon     Thanksgiving

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces slab bacon, sliced 1/4" thick, slices cut into 1/4" 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
1 tablespoon, plus 2 teaspoons walnut oil or olive oil
1/2 cup unsalted, roasted walnuts
Sliced chives (for serving)

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp around edges, 10-12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, 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 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; let cool.
  • Meanwhile, 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; season with salt. Drizzle dressing over pears and scatter walnuts and bacon on top. Just before serving, top with chives.
  • Do ahead
  • Dish (without chives) can be made 3 hours ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.

Edwin Rivera
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I would give this recipe a 3 out of 5. The pears were a bit too soft for my liking, but the bacon and mustard dressing were delicious. I would make it again, but I would cook the pears for a shorter amount of time.


Ch Muzamil
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This recipe was a disaster! The pears never softened and the bacon burned. The mustard dressing was also way too sweet.


Masood Ahmad
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Not a fan. The pears were too soft and the bacon was too salty. The mustard dressing was also a bit too tangy for my taste.


Haris Ch
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Meh. This recipe was just okay. The pears were bland and the bacon was overcooked. The mustard dressing was the only saving grace.


Jay Griffitts
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This recipe is a keeper! The pears and bacon pair so well together and the mustard dressing is the perfect finishing touch. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Nida Gill
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The pears were cooked perfectly and the bacon and mustard dressing really enhanced the flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dipannita Khan
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used pre-cooked bacon to save time and it still turned out great. The mustard dressing is so simple to make and adds a lot of flavor.


Barbara Spence
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I made this for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I used red pears instead of green and they added a beautiful pop of color to the dish.


Ime jnr
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This recipe was a hit! The combination of sweet pears, salty bacon, and tangy mustard dressing was divine. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The pears were tender and juicy, the bacon was crispy, and the dressing was flavorfu