RECIPE: For lover's of Modena products---REC: Braised Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta & Toasted Bread Crumbs.

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charlie

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Braised Brussels Sprouts With Pancetta And Toasted Bread Crumbs

Recipe By :Suzanne Goin

Serving Size : 6

1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs

2 teaspoons fresh thyme

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 pounds small brussels sprouts -- washed and trimmed (cut larger ones in two)

Salt and pepper

6 ounces pancetta -- in small dice (1 1/2 cups)

3 tablespoons minced shallots

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup veal stock -- or rich chicken broth, more if needed

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, mix bread crumbs and thyme with 1/4 cup olive oil, and spread on a cookie sheet. Toast, tossing frequently, until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

Heat butter and remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until foamy. Add brussels sprouts, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and sauté, tossing frequently, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add diced pancetta, and sauté, tossing frequently, until sprouts are well browned and softened slightly, and pancetta is crisp, about 10 minutes more. Reduce heat, add shallots and garlic, and sauté until fragrant, 2 minutes.

Increase heat to high, add balsamic vinegar and stock, and cook, tossing frequently, until sprouts are glazed and tender, about 10 minutes; add more stock if needed. Taste, adjusting seasoning if necessary, and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Transfer to a warm serving bowl and scatter bread crumbs on top.

 
Wow. Another version of sprouts with 'bacon'. What would we do without little pigs? Thanks Charlie,

I'm always looking for more ways to serve veg.

 
Has this been tried with broccoli or cauliflower?

Fresh sprouts, that I would spend money on and bring home, aren't always available.

Even without verification that it would be any good (can anything with bacon be all bad?) I may try it.

Will post results, if I remember.

 
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