Pork and Waffles with Maple-Pear Topping

Name: Pork and Waffles with Maple-Pear Topping
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 12 slices; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium pears, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 8 frozen waffles, toasted; 2 tablespoons minced chives

Maple syrup and Dijon mustard come through beautifully in these upscale, crowd-pleasing waffles. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 12 slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium pears, thinly sliced
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 frozen waffles, toasted
2 tablespoons minced chives

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine bread crumbs and thyme. Add pork, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, cook pork in oil in batches over medium heat for 2-4 minutes on each side or until tender. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
Add the pears, syrup, mustard and salt to the skillet; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until pears are tender. Serve pork slices and pear mixture over waffles. Sprinkle with chives.

Originally published as Herb Crusted Pork WIth Sweet Bourbon Sauce in Simple & Delicious August/September 2012