Pork with Pears

Pork with Pears is a savory-sweet dish that pairs tender pork, often shoulder or loin, with the soft, juicy texture of ripe pears. It typically features ingredients like soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sometimes star anise or cinnamon, creating a balanced flavor profile. This dish is popular in various forms across European cuisines, particularly in French and British cooking, where fruit and meat pairings are a classic tradition.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a good source of protein from the pork, while the pears add natural sugars and fiber, making it moderate in carbohydrates and fat depending on the cut of meat used. A typical serving provides key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and vitamin C from the pears, with a rough calorie range of 350-450 per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	450 mg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Zinc	3 mg
Magnesium	40 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the combination of pork and pears reflects a long history of using fruit to enhance savory dishes, a technique found in many cuisines to balance richness with natural sweetness. Nutritionally, the pairing offers a unique mix of protein and antioxidants, with pears contributing digestive benefits that complement the hearty meat.