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Cracker Barrel Cheddar, Bacon & Poached Pear Sandwich
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
For the Poached Pear
5–6 cups | Water |
½ cup | Granulated sugar |
1 | Cinnamon stick |
2 | Whole star anise |
1 tbsp. | Fresh ginger, peeled & thinly sliced |
¼ tsp. | Ground allspice |
¼ tsp. | Ground nutmeg |
4 | Bosc pears (ripe but firm), peeled, cut in half & cored |
Peel from 1 small lemon | |
For the Cranberry Aioli
1 cup | Mayonnaise |
¼ cup | Dried cranberries, hydrated in orange juice |
For the Sandwiches
8 | Whole grain bread slices |
8 | Applewood smoked bacon slices, cooked until crispy |
8 | Cracker Barrel Sharp Cheddar Slices |
Arugula | |
Salted butter, room temp | |
METHOD
- In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, spices, and lemon peel. Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer.
- Add prepped pears to poaching liquid and let poach until knife can be inserted easily, about 45 minutes. Remove pears, let cool, then slice into ¼-inch slices.
- In food processor, combine mayonnaise and hydrated cranberries until mostly smooth.
- Sandwiches: Spread a few tablespoons of cranberry aioli on 4 slices of bread, followed by bacon, then 2 Cheddar slices, pear slices, and arugula. Spread a few more tablespoons on each top piece of bread and top the sandwich.
- Spread softened butter on both pieces of bread, then pan fry until golden brown on both sides.
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