Lime, Cilantro & Black Pepper Grilled Pears
# of Servings
8
Cook Time
Difficulty Rating
Easy
Preparation Time
Ingredients
- Four firm but ripe pears - any variety, medium sized.
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup lime juice (lemon juice works just as well)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 16 grinds Spice Depot Whole Black Peppercorns
Methodology
Like apples, pears oxidize and turn brown quickly, so prepare all ingredients and tools before cutting pears.
Warm the lime juice and honey in a glass bowl in the microwave. Remove and stir in chopped cilantro. Keep aside.
Wash pears and cut in half. Use a melon baller or small spoon to remove the cores. It looks nice if the stems stay intact, but only if the core threads leading to the stems are not too tough.
Lay pear halves cut side up in serving dish and brush entire cut side with the warm mixture, pouring reserve liquid into the pear cavities. Dust each half with two or more grinds of Spice Depot Whole Black Peppercorns and let the pears rest on their way to the barbeque.
Tip juices out of the pear halves into a cup before laying them flesh side down on a very hot, oiled grill. Close lid briefly to smoke. Open lid and gently flip pears over, returning juices to their cavities. Grill another minute or two with lid closed.
The tart and sweet tension of the honey and lime juice, combined with the heat of the pepper creates an unforgettable sensory experience. Your guests will be coming back for more.
This delicious quick & easy recipe can be served as a barbeque menu side dish, with meat and World's Best Corn on the Cob. For a jaw-dropping dessert, serve grilled pear halves over plain vanilla ice cream or vanilla bean star anise ice cream garnished with fresh mint leaves.
