I have wanted to make this for a loooong time. Mainly because it's one of those dishes that look and sound super fancy when in reality it's surprisingly simple. Just imagine telling people that you made a poached pear with a red wine reduction sauce - feels good doesn't it?
I think I first attempted a poached pear recipe while I was still in culinary school. I remember it tasting pretty good but it wasn't as red in color as I would have liked. This time around, I decided to let the pears soak in the wine overnight after simmering and that was the trick in achieving that beautiful deep red hue - just be sure to plan a day ahead! ...
