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Fresh Pear and Pork Tostadas

Fresh Pear and Pork Tostadas

Courtesy of USA Pears 5 Servings • 25 Min. Prep Time • 20 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
Tostada:
1 lb. pork tenderloin, cubed
1/2 onion, cut into chunks
1 clove garlic, minced
oil, as needed
10 corn tortillas
2 carrots, peeled, grated
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 bundle fresh chives
3 Anjou, Bosc, or Red Anjou USA Pears, sliced and cored
fresh lemon juice
3 c. grated cheddar cheese
1 head lettuce, grated

Dressing:
1/2 c. olive oil
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 tsp. cilantro seeds
3 Tbsp. vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Heat water to boiling in a saucepan. Add the pork meat with the onion and the garlic clove; season with salt and pepper.

2. While the meat is cooking, mix the dressing ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.

3. Add a little oil to a frying pan and brown the tortillas until they are golden and crisp.

4. When the pork is cooked, shred meat and mix with grated carrots, red onion, and chives; mix well and season with additional salt and pepper to your taste.

5. Slice the pears and set them aside. Bathe the pears in a light lemon and water solution to prevent browning.

6. Place one tortilla on each serving plate; add 1/2 c. cheese and a spoonful of meat, Top with a second tortilla, lettuce, and pear slices. Pour dressing over top or serve with dressing on the side.

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