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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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When the weather's mild, I like to prepare the pork and pears on the grill. No matter how you make it, this Asian-inspired appetizer is delicious!Cheryl Perry, Hertford, North Carolina Ingredients:
2 cups pear nectar |
3 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot |
2 tablespoons butter |
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1 tablespoon brown sugar |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
2 asian pears, peeled, halved and cored |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound) |
10 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces |
10 bibb or boston lettuce leaves |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer until sauce is reduced to 1-1/4 cups; keep warm.
2. Combine brown sugar and cayenne; sprinkle over pears. Place on a greased broiler pan. Rub garlic and salt over tenderloin. Place on broiler pan with pears.
3. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 9 minutes. Turn; broil 7-9 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160° and pears are lightly browned. Let stand for 5 minutes.
4. Cut each pear half into five slices. Cut pork into 10 slices. Place two slices of pear, a slice of pork and onions on each lettuce leaf. Top with sauce; wrap lettuce around filling. Serve immediately. Yield: 10 wraps (1-1/4 cups sauce).
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