Caramelised Maple Pears

with Riverview Farms Pork Roast

PrepTime 10 Mins
Serves 4
Cook Time 15 Mins
Main

1 x Riverview Farms Pork Roast, sliced

Caramelised Maple Pears

1 tbs olive oil

2 tbs unsalted butter, divided

1 sprig fresh rosemary, plus extra to serve

3 shallots, peeled & halved lengthways (or quartered if larger)

2 pears, cut into 2cm thick wedges

¼ cup maple syrup

¼ cup chicken stock

1 tbs apple cider vinegar

To Serve

Mashed potatoes

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil and half the butter in a large non-stick fry pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the rosemary and allow to infuse for a minute or two before transferring to a plate.

  3. 3

    Add shallots and cook for 10 minutes, turning, until golden and caramelised.

  4. 4

    Add the pears and cook for 2-3 minutes a side until caramelised and tender but not too soft that they fall apart.

  5. 5

    Add the maple syrup, stock and vinegar. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until reduced and glossy. Remove from heat.

  6. 6

    Divide mashed potatoes and sliced pork between dinner plates and serve with caramelised pears and shallots. Drizzle over excess glaze and serve topped with fresh rosemary sprigs.

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