Check out the fruity cheesy goodness from the Educator of ‘Que Chef Richard McPeake! 
- Planked Pears with Gorgonzola
- Enough for 6 people
- 3 Pears, ripe but firm, peeled, cut in half, cored
- 3 TB. Butter, unsalted
- 1/2 cup Gorgonzola, crumbled
Special Tip:Â This is only one recipe for planked fruit. Seasonal fruits are excellent when planked and matched with cheeses.
Great served with an excellent port!
Peel and cut the pears in half and core the center. Thinly slice the pears to within about 1 inch of the top for a fanned appearance. (Pears can be pre-grilled if desired for a sweeter flavor.)
After soaking the planks, place on the hot fire and grill until the plank starts to crackle. Flip the plank over and place the fanned pears on the planks. Continue to grill until the plank starts to crackle again, then move from the direct fire to an indirect heat source. Add to the pears the crumbled Gorgonzola and allow to slowly melt on top of the pears. Close the lid of the grill, plank roast until pears are tender but not soft.
Approximated Grilling Time: 10-12 minutes