Pork Pear Casserole

Pork Pear Casserole Recipe

🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

🥘 Yield: Serves 8

Description:

Indulge in the delightful blend of savory pork, sweet pears, and aromatic spices with this mouthwatering Pork Pear Casserole recipe. Perfect for a cozy family lunch or as a satisfying snack, this dish is sure to impress with its fusion of flavors.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 2 green peppers, sliced into 1 1/2-inch strips
• 2 red onions, sliced lengthwise
• 1 celery stalk, diagonally sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 ripe Bartlett pears, halved, cored, and sliced lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 2-3 pounds pork, cut into cubes
• Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat Skillet: Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.

2. Sear Pork: Add pork cubes to the skillet in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd, and sauté until golden brown on all sides.

3. Prepare Sauce: Stir in water, vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cover the skillet and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the pork is tender.

4. Remove Garlic: Once the pork is cooked, discard the minced garlic from the skillet.

5. Prepare Vegetables: While the pork is simmering, prepare the vegetables. Slice the green peppers into 1 1/2-inch strips, slice the red onions lengthwise, diagonally slice the celery into 1/2-inch pieces, and thinly slice the water chestnuts.

6. Thicken Sauce: In a small bowl, blend cornstarch, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir this mixture into the skillet with the pork and sauce. Heat the skillet, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes clear.

7. Add Vegetables: Add the sliced green peppers, red onions, celery, and water chestnuts to the skillet. Cover and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

8. Incorporate Pears: Just before serving, halve and core the ripe Bartlett pears. Slice them lengthwise and gently fold them into the pork mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

9. Serve: Serve the Pork Pear Casserole over hot cooked rice, allowing the flavors to mingle for a truly satisfying dining experience.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 440.1
• Fat Content: 10.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
• Cholesterol: 50.2mg
• Sodium: 741.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 63g
  • Fiber: 3.1g
  • Sugar: 14.5g
• Protein: 22.6g

Recipe Notes:

• This Pork Pear Casserole is perfect for both beginner and experienced cooks alike, offering a simple yet flavorful dish that’s sure to become a family favorite.
• Customize the recipe by adjusting the seasoning according to your taste preferences, adding a hint of spice or a touch of sweetness as desired.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, allowing you to enjoy the flavors of this dish for multiple meals.
• Experiment with different varieties of pears for unique flavor profiles, or try substituting the pork with chicken or tofu for a delicious alternative.