Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBrown & LoeHam & Pear Recipe

Ham & Pear Recipe

Inspired by Brown & Loe
Time20m
Serves1

smoked pit ham, pork belly, sliced pear, gruyere, lemon-guava jam, herbed aioli, pressed ciabatta

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Slice the smoked pit ham, pork belly, and Gruyere cheese into thin slices. Also, slice the pear into thin wedges.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Spread lemon-guava jam on one slice of ciabatta and herbed aioli on the other slice.

  3. 3

    Layer the Fillings

    Layer the smoked pit ham, pork belly, sliced pear, and Gruyere cheese between the ciabatta slices.

  4. 4

    Press the Sandwich

    Place the sandwich in a panini press or a skillet. If using a skillet, use a heavy pan to press down on the sandwich. Heat until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 4-5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Cut the sandwich in half and serve warm. Enjoy your HAM & PEAR sandwich!

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