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Wilted Greens with Pinot Pears

Prep time: 10 minutes.
Cook time: 25 minutes.

2 strips bacon
2 pears, cored and cut into wedges
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
1/2 cup Mirassou California Pinot Noir
6 cups chopped greens such as red Swiss chard
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove from skillet and drain all but 1 tablespoon fat. Add pears, honey and vinegar; cook for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in wine; cook until wine is absorbed by pears. Stir in chard; cook and stir until they are just barely wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to plates and top with crumbled bacon and blue cheese.

Makes 4 servings.

Pairing Suggestion: Pairs with Mirassou® California Pinot Noir.

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