Brusselssproutswithfriedonionsandpancetta Recipes

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PANCETTA

Steps:

• 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.

PERFECT ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. If desired, line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
• To prepare your Brussels sprouts, slice off the nubby ends and remove any discolored or damaged leaves. Cut each sprout in half from the flat base through the top.
• On your baking sheet, combine the halved sprouts, olive oil and salt. Toss until the sprouts are lightly and evenly coated. Arrange the sprouts in an even layer with their flat sides facing down.
• Roast the sprouts until they are tender and deeply golden on the edges, about 17 to 25 minutes. Garnish if desired (see ideas below). Roasted Brussels are best served warm, but they are also good at room temperature. Leftovers will keep for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

SAUTéED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Heat a large cast iron or similar sturdy bottomed skillet over medium high for 4 minutes. Add the oil. As soon as the oil is hot and shining (but before it starts smoking), swirl to cost the pan, then add the halved Brussels sprouts. Shake the skillet a little and prod them so that as many as possible are cut-side down. Let sit completely undisturbed for 5 to 8 minutes, until they develop a dark, tasty, caramelized sear.
• Add the salt and pepper. With a wooden spoon or spatula, stir the Brussels sprouts. Continue cooking, stirring every few minutes, until the Brussels sprouts are browned all over and just turning tender the inside, about 6 to 8 additional minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the vinegar, then the pine nuts or almonds. Let the residual heat of the skillet toast the nuts, stirring them very often so that they toast evenly on all sides and do not burn (if they aren't toasting, return the skillet to low heat). As soon as the nuts are toasted, transfer the sprouts to a serving plate and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Enjoy hot.

PAN FRIED BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH PANCETTA

Steps:

• Wash and trim Brussels sprouts. Slice in half, lengthwise.
• Heat oil in cast iron pan over medium/high heat. Add sprouts to pan. Cook, toss occasionally, for 10-12 minutes. (reduce heat if sprouts begin to get dark too quickly)
• Add pancetta to pan and cook 1-2 minutes while stirring.
• Salt/pepper to taste.

OVEN ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Line an extra large baking sheet, or two jelly roll pans, with foil or parchment paper. (You can omit the lining if using a good non-stick pan like the ones linked here.)
• In a large bowl, toss the brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Arrange the brussels sprouts in a single layer on the pan(s), making sure each sprout is touching the pan.
• Roast brussels sprouts for about 25-35 minutes, tossing halfway through, until browned and slightly charred.
• Optional step: If you want them even more browned or crispy, place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH FRIED ONIONS AND PANCETTA

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan.
• Add the pancetta and fry for 2 minutes until just becoming crisp.
• Toss in the sprouts, then the lemon juice.
• Season well.
• Cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
• Serve topped with fried onions.