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So pretty with a dollop of Red Wine-Ginger Pear Butter peeking out from under a pile of crispy Asian pork! Delectable Crispy 5-Spice Pork & Rosy Pear Butter Bites make a fabulous holiday appetizer.
CRISPY 5-SPICE PORK & ROSY PEAR BUTTER BITES
This sweet and savory combination makes an extra special treat to serve at holiday cocktail or dinner parties. Crispy 5-Spice Pork & Rosy Pear Butter Bites are fast to assemble for a hostess-friendly holiday recipe.
Asian pork and gourmet pear butter are nestled in dainty crisp puff pastry shells for a delightfully pretty party-worthy presentation. Just add a sprig of cilantro, and out on the serving tray they go!
You’ll find the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
MAKE YOUR RED WINE-GINGER PEAR BUTTER EARLY!
You’ll be ready for the holidays with time to spare if you make some key ingredients and recipe components early.
Yes, as you probably know, making a fruit butter takes some time. BUT, it’s mostly hands-off cooking time, during which you can be making something else. Like…
You can make the Char Siu Chinese BBQ Pork that’s the second component in this recipe. It uses the oven, and the Red Wine-Ginger Pear Butter the stove top, so it’s works perfectly.
While the pork is roasting and your pot of pear butter is simmering, you’ll still have time to accomplish more. But, you’ll need to plan ahead to have all the ingredients on hand to multi-task making three different items.
But, have no fear, The Lifestyle Diva is here with a fabulous way to organize and plan your holiday season this year.
And while you’re planning, DOWNLOAD AND PRINT the adorable RED WINE-GINGER PEAR BUTTERGIFT HANG TAGS too!
They’re the perfect way to “finish” off your thoughtful holiday pear butter gifts. I’ll tell you how to get your own set at the bottom of this post.
CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE:
MY 2020 HOLIDAY SEASON PLANNER IS OUT!
When it comes time to begin planning for Thanksgiving and Christmas, some gals start to get a little tense. While others glide though the holidays with yummy hors d’oeuvres tucked in their freezers to serve at a moment’s notice. That’s where my 2020 Holiday Season Planner comes into play.
What’s the real difference between the two? Having a plan of action and the tools you need to get you to the finish line on Boxing Day morning!
Wait till you see all the incredible planning tools I’ve included for you!
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE POST: 5 Ways to Plan For The Holiday Season & 2020 Holiday Season Planner
NOW THAT YOU HAVE ALL THE COMPONENTS, LET’S ASSEMBLE!
THE VERSATILITY OF FROZEN PUFF PASTRY – A Holiday Convenience Food!
- Puff pastry shells filled with herbed cream cheese, topped with a pile of fluffy scrambled eggs. I cooked up some bits of New Year’s Eve ham and green onions in brown sugar and sage to crown the tops. It was truly divine!
RED WINE-GINGER PEAR BUTTER HANG TAGS
When you take all the time and effort into making a fabulous condiment for your holiday celebration dishes, make lots!
This is the kind of holiday recipe that’s perfect to package up and give for gifts. You know how you need to give all the gals in your book club “a little somethin’, somethin”?
And what about your office pals and the kids’ teachers? Here’s your answer, especially if you take the time to can your jars for long-term storage as I explained in the pear butter post.
So, now you just need to download your Red Wine-Ginger Pear Butter Gift Hang Tags and start gathering some great packaging
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Crispy 5-Spice Pork & Rosy Pear Butter Bites
So pretty with a dollop of Red Wine-Ginger Pear Butter peeking out from under a pile of Crispy 5-Spice Pork! They're nestled in dainty crisp puff pastry shells for a delightfully pretty and fabulously delicious appetizer for your holiday season gatherings this year!
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted, shredded pork roast (or Chinese BBQ Pork recipe in related post/purchased)
- 1/2 cup Asian marinade or sauce of your choice
- 1/2 tsp. 5-Spice seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- Red Wine-Ginger Pear Butter (recipe in related post)
- 12 puff pastry shells, frozen and unbaked
- Fresh cilantro for garish
Instructions
- Take pear butter out of refrigerator and let start to come to room temperature. Preheat oven according to puff pastry package directions.
- Combine pork, sauce and seasoning in a small saucepan and heat until bubbly and pork is well coated. Place pork mixture in a low glass oven-safe dish and spread out into a thin layer.
- Place the pastry shells on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake per package directions. As soon as you take them out of the oven, turn it off and put the broiler on high.
- Place dish of pork under hot broiler to cook until it begins to brown and crisp up, about 5 minutes. Watch carefully so it doesn't burn.
- ASSEMBLY: Fill puff pastry shell with a spoonful of red wine-ginger pear butter and top with a generous tablespoon of the crispy 5-spice pork. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
RECIPE LINKS for Red Wine-Ginger Pear Butter and Chinese Pork BBQ recipes can be found in the post related to this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 272Total Fat 17gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 18mgSodium 376mgCarbohydrates 20gFiber 1gSugar 3gProtein 7g
Calorie and fat counts will vary with specific ingredients used and final portion size.
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