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November 2015

Sautéed Pears With Bacon and Mustard Dressing

By Chris MoroccoPhotography by Christopher Testani

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Christopher Testani

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

Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 Servings

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)

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    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.

    Step 2

    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.

    Step 3

    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.

    Step 4

    Do Ahead: Dish (without chives) can be made 3 hours ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 190 Fat (g) 14 Saturated Fat (g) 2 Cholesterol (mg) 10 Carbohydrates (g) 15 Dietary Fiber (g) 3 Total Sugars (g) 9 Protein (g) 4 Sodium (mg) 160
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