Another DUH Moment - Sautee Pears
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This was so ridiculously easy, fast and delicious, I could not believe it. I fixed kind of a salisbury steak thingee (cube steak, demi-glace with a can of mushrooms) served over Giada's raviolis. Needed something more.

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(I wrote it up 'cause it's going in one of the books as a side)
Sautéed Pears

Easy, easy and so fast! Tastes delicious and great with beef, what more could you ask for?

2 Pears
2 T. unsalted butter
Pinch of nutmeg or grated fresh nutmeg

Melt the butter in an 8- to 10-inch non-nonstick skillet over medium heat. While the butter is heating, slice the pear, unpeeled and don’t worry about the seeds, in slices, each about 3/8” wide. You should get 6 out of each pear.

When the butter is hot lay half the pear slices in one layer in the skillet and grind or sprinkle a very light coating of nutmeg over each slice. Cook on the first side until browned, about 3 to 5 minutes, turn them over and brown the other side. Remove the cooked pears to a heated plate and keep warm, while cooking the remaining pear slices.
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It was delicious with the beef and by itself. What a fast tasty dinner this was. If you use fresh nutmeg, it will be much better, which I'm always using now.
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#12
  Re: Another DUH Moment - Sautee Pears by cjs (This was so ridiculo...)
Love them, Jean! I have served them with pork and duck. I find they take well to seasoning, cardamom is our favourite, and also are nice grilled. Thanks for the reminder.
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#13
  Re: Re: Another DUH Moment - Sautee Pears by Lorraine (Love them, Jean! I ...)
Now I have the idea for a dinner. Thank you both! We found a market that sells duck breast and those pears would be amazing - cardamom is my favorite! I think this will make a nice "special" dinner for next month's splurge!
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#14
  Re: Re: Another DUH Moment - Sautee Pears by Harborwitch (Now I have the idea ...)
These are a perfect match with pork tenderloin with a vanilla cider cream sauce.
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#15
  Re: Re: Another DUH Moment - Sautee Pears by Trixxee (These are a perfect ...)
darn, the first spice I reached for was cardamom, but didn't think of it soon enough and didn't have time to smash the pods. Will do again - I have another pear! Whoever does them, please post a picture - I'll need a good one for the book...... please.

Pork and duck - yes, I was just so surprised at how well they went with beef.
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#16
  Re: Re: Another DUH Moment - Sautee Pears by Trixxee (These are a perfect ...)
Trixee is that recipe here somewhere - it sound divine and I must have missed it The pears would be awfully good with that!
You only live once . . . but if you do it right once should be enough!
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#17
  Re: Re: Another DUH Moment - Sautee Pears by Harborwitch (Trixee is that recip...)
Here you go, HW! I would leave out the broth (or use much less). I did the first time and it was perfect, this last time I used it and the sauce was a little too thin.

http://foodiewife-kitchen.blogspot.com/2...hould.html
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#18
  Re: Re: Another DUH Moment - Sautee Pears by Harborwitch (Trixee is that recip...)
I never thought of serving it with beef, either, although years ago I made a pear chutney and used it on burgers.
Practice safe lunch. Use a condiment.
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#19
  Re: Re: Another DUH Moment - Sautee Pears by Lorraine (I never thought of s...)
"pear chutney and used it on burgers." HELLO??????
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#20
  Re: Re: Another DUH Moment - Sautee Pears by Trixxee (Here you go, HW! I ...)
Thank you so much! Looks sooooo good!
You only live once . . . but if you do it right once should be enough!
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