Ingredients

2/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup cider vinegar 1 piece star anise 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 2 whole cloves Pinch of ground peperoncino or red pepper flakes 1/2 cinnamon stick 2 Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/8-inch slices 8 slices sharp Vermont Cheddar cheese 8 slices cranberry-pecan bread 8 slices smoked ham 1/4 cup Spiced Walnuts, if cranberry-pecan bread isn’t available (optional) Freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard For the Spiced Walnuts (Makes 1 cup):1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground grated nutmeg 1 tablespoon honey 1 cup walnut halves 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Description

Cheddar With Smoked Ham, Poached Pear, And Mustard, Recipe

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