Pear Salsa Recipes

GRILLED PORK WITH PEAR SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, oregano and pepper; add pork. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain and discard marinade., Grill pork, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear., In a bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Serve with the pork.

ROASTED TOMATO PEACH SALSA (CANNING RECIPE)

Steps:

• Pre-heat broiler in your oven to high.
• Place peaches, tomatoes, red pepper and onion halves skin side down on a sheet pan and place in oven until slightly charred, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
• Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars in simmering water until ready to use, do not boil. Wash lids in warm soapy water and set aside with bands.
• Dice peaches and tomatoes, leaving charred skin on. Dice red onion halves and red pepper. Combine everything up to the cilantro in a 4 quart saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Simmer until peaches have softened slightly and flavors have combined, about 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro.
• Ladle hot salsa into a hot jar leaving a ½ inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe jar rim. Center lid on jar and apply band, adjust to fingertip tight. Place jar in boiling water canner. Repeat until all jars are filled.
• Process jars 20 minutes, (adjusting for altitude if above 1,000 feet). Turn off heat, remove lid, let jars stand 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool 12-24 hours. Check lids for seal, they should not flex when center is pressed.

PEAR-MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Place tomatoes, mango, onion, Asian pear, banana pepper, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt in a food processor; pulse until desired texture is achieved. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

CRUNCHY PEAR SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
• Market Tip:
• Mexican limes, sold at Latin American markets and some supermarkets, are especially good in this recipe because they are sweeter and more fragrant than Persian limes (the more familiar variety). Mexican limes are also referred to as Key limes, which are available at Melissa's (melissas.com; 800-588-0151).

PEAR SALSA

Steps:

• Whisk together in a medium-sized glass or porcelain bowl the oil, cilantro or parsley or mint, chile peppers, garlic, tequila, salt and the black pepper.
• Stir in the diced pear, onion and bell pepper and mix gently to combine well. Cover the bowl and marinate the salsa at least 3 hours, preferably at room temperature, and then cover and chill slightly, if desired.
• Variation: Substitute 2 or 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger for the cilantro, parsley or mint.