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Braised Pears With Soy-Ginger Glaze

Source of Recipe

The Oregon


List of Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (1/2 stick)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup firmly packed golden brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 firm but ripe Bosc pears, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cored
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar



Recipe

In a 10-inch saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the soy sauce, ginger, sugar and cayenne pepper. Stir until the sugar is melted and the ingredients are well-combined; then reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the pears, cut side down, and simmer, basting frequently, until the pears are tender when pierced with a knife, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the pears to a serving dish.

Bring the liquid in the pan back to a slow boil and add the vinegar. Simmer the sauce until it is thick and syrupy, about 3 minutes. Pour the sauce over the pears and serve immediately. Or, pears may be set aside until ready to serve and reheated in the microwave.

The dish can be made 1 to 2 days before serving. Refrigerate in a covered container. Serve with grilled pork tenderloin, chops, or roast or grilled chicken.