Main dishes

Roast Pork with Fresh Pear Salsa

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Very easy to make, turns out delicious everytime.

posted by

BusyMommy13

on 9/4/2011

time

prep:

20 min

total:

1 hr 50 min

servings

total:

8 servings

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What You Need

large fresh red pears, finely chopped

1/2

cup coarsely chopped PLANTERS Walnuts, toasted

1/2

tsp. crushed red pepper

1/2

cup chopped fresh parsley, divided

2/3

cup KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing, divided

1-1/4

tsp. ground cumin, divided

cloves garlic, finely chopped

center-cut boneless pork loin roast (4 lb.)

Make It

HEAT oven to 350ºF.

COMBINE pears, nuts, crushed pepper, 1/4 cup parsley, 1/3 cup dressing and 1/4 tsp. cumin. Refrigerate until ready to use.

MIX remaining parsley, dressing, cumin and garlic until blended. Place roast in roasting pan or shallow baking dish; brush with dressing mixture.

BAKE 1 hr. and 20 min. or until done (145 ºF). Remove roast from oven. Let stand 10 min. Slice half the roast; serve with half of the pear salsa. Cool remaining meat, then shred and refrigerate to use the next day (with the remaining salsa) to prepare Pork Tostadas with Pear Salsa (see Tip).

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Food Facts

Pears will continue to ripen after they have been picked. Let them stand on the on the counter until they are ripe. If they ripen before you are ready to use them, store them in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Substitute

Prepare using any other variety of fresh pears.

Pork Tostadas with Pear Salsa

Mash 2 drained cans (15.5 oz. each) black beans in large bowl. Add 1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise, 2 chopped garlic cloves and 2 finely chopped green onions; mix well. Spread 2 Tbsp. bean mixture onto each of 8 tostada shells; top each with 1/4 cup shredded cooked pork and 3 Tbsp. pear salsa. Makes 8 servings.