Pancetta-Wrapped Radicchio

Name: Pancetta-Wrapped Radicchio
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 servings balsamic vinegar; 4 servings black pepper; 4 servings extra virgin olive oil; 4 servings pancetta; 4 servings radicchio; 4 servings red onion; 4 servings red wine vinegar; 4 servings rosemary; 4 servings salt; 4 servings sugar; 4 servings water

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Pancetta-Wrapped Radicchio a try. One portion of this dish contains around 2g of protein, 20g of fat, and a total of 245 calories. This recipe serves 4. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. If you have radicchio, pepper, salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours.

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt.

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Red Wine Vinegar

Sugar

Water

Salt

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Bowl

Add the onion and let stand for 1 hour.

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Onion

Unroll the slices of pancetta and wrap 2 pieces of pancetta around each radicchio quarter. Set aside.

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Radicchio

Pancetta

Wrap

Heat a 10- to 12-inch nonstick saut pan over medium heat for 1 minute. Gently place the radicchio in the pan and cook, turning frequently with tongs, until the pancetta is browned and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes.

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Radicchio

Pancetta

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Tongs

Frying Pan

Transfer to a plate.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper, cover with foil, and keep in a warm place.

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Salt And Pepper

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Aluminum Foil

Drain any fat from the pan, and add the balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Bring to a boil and reduce by half.

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Balsamic Vinegar

Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Remove from the heat.

Drain the onions, discarding the liquid, and arrange one-quarter of the onions in a small pile in the center of each plate. Lean the warm radicchio pieces up against the onions like a teepee, and spoon about 1 teaspoon balsamic sauce over each piece.

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Radicchio

Onion

Sauce