Fresh Pear and Pork Tostadas

• From: USA Pears

Ingredients

• Tostada1 lb pork tenderloin, cubed

• 1/2 onion, cut into chunks

• 1 garlic clove, 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 pears, sliced and cored

• lemon juice

• 3 cups grated Cheddar cheese

• 1 head lettuce, grated

• Dressing1/2 cup olive oil

• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

• 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped

• 1 tsp cilantro seeds

• 3 Tbs vinegar

• salt and pepper to taste

Simple pear and pork tostadas make a great appetizer.The warmed tortillas and fresh pears add the perfect balance of crunch and crisp.

Directions

• Heat water to boiling in a saucepan. Add the pork meat with the onion and the garlic clove; season with salt and pepper. While the meat is cooking, mix the dressing ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside. Add a little oil to a frying pan and brown the tortillas until they are golden and crisp. 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. Slice the pears and set them aside. Bathe the pears in a light lemon and water solution to prevent browning.
• Place one tortilla on each serving plate; add ½ cup 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.