Radicchio in Pancetta with Pears and Balsamic

Name: Radicchio in Pancetta with Pears and Balsamic
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 12 servings balsamic vinegar; 12 servings endive; 12 servings extra virgin olive oil; 12 servings pancetta; 12 servings pears; 12 servings salt

Radicchio in Pancetta with Pears and Balsamic is a gluten free, dairy free, and primal side dish. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 291 calories, 2g of protein, and 20g of fat. A mixture of pears, salt, pancetta, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour.

Instructions

Cut the heads of radicchio lengthwise in half and lay cut side up on the cutting board. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle each half with a bit of olive oil.

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Salt And Pepper

Olive Oil

Radicchio

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Cutting Board

Unroll the slices of pancetta. Tightly wrap each radicchio half in a slice of pancetta.

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Radicchio

Pancetta

Wrap

Place the radicchio on a plate and refrigerate for 20 minutes (this will help the pancetta adhere to the radicchio).

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Radicchio

Pancetta

Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for indirect grilling.

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Grill

Place the radicchio cut side down on the cooler part of the grill, with the stem ends toward the fire. Cook slowly for 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until the radicchio softens and the tips of the leaves are golden brown.

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Radicchio

Cooler

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Grill

Meanwhile, core the pears and slice into very thin wedges. Set aside.

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Pear

Move the radicchio to the hot part of the grill and cook for about 1 minute, turning once, to crisp the pancetta. Be careful not to let the flames lick up too high; if the radicchio begins to char, remove it from the grill.

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Radicchio

Pancetta

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Grill

Arrange the radicchio cut side up on a platter and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

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Balsamic Vinegar

Radicchio

Lay a couple of slices of pear over each one and serve immediately.

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Pear

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Cutting Board

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Servings:

12servings

balsamic vinegar 12servings

endive 12servings

extra virgin olive oil 12servings

pancetta 12servings

pears 12servings

salt

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Italian works really well with Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio. 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 Barone Ricasoli Colledila Chianti Classico Gran Selezione with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 85 dollars per bottle.