Asian Pear recipes

The secret ingredient in authentic bulgogi is Asian pear — its natural enzymes tenderize the beef and add a gentle fruity sweetness that balances the soy and sesame marinade. Thin slices of beef grilled or cooked in a cast iron pan until caramelized and lacquered. A weeknight dinner that tastes like a restaurant.

Whole Asian pears simmered in spiced red wine until ruby-red and fragrant, then served with the reduced syrup and a dollop of mascarpone. Asian pears poach beautifully — they hold their shape better than European pears and absorb the wine's deep color and spice.