Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

Name: Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 30
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 1 kilograms brussels sprouts; 30 servings Kosher salt; 59 milliliters oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped; 6 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 57 grams thickly sliced pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 liters shallots, thinly sliced

You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Pancettan This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. A mixture of brussels sprouts, olive oil, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet.

Instructions

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the brussels sprouts until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

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Drain and pat dry.

Cut the brussels sprouts in half lengthwise.

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In a large, deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil.

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Add the shallots and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until lightly browned, 10 minutes; scrape into a bowl.

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Add the remaining 1/4 cup of oil to the skillet.

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Add the brussels sprouts, cut side down, and the pancetta. Season with salt and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sprouts are browned and tender, 10 minutes.

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Add the sun-dried tomatoes and shallots and cook, stirring, until warm, 5 minutes. Season with salt, transfer to a bowl and serve.

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brussels sprouts 30servings

Kosher salt 59milliliters

oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped 6Tbsps

extra-virgin olive oil 57grams

thickly sliced pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice 2liters

shallots, thinly sliced

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio are great choices for Italian. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. The Castello di Ama Chianti Classico San Lorenzo Gran Selezione with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 48 dollars per bottle.