Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
By scottnjennie
Molly Watson, Ambjorn Lindskog, Bistro Elan, Palo Alto, CA, Sunset
DECEMBER 2006
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4.5/5
(15 Votes)
Ingredients
- 2 pounds brussels sprouts
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 8 ounces pancetta, cut crosswise into 1/4-in.-wide strips
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
Step 1
1. Using a sharp knife or mandoline (see Notes), thinly slice brussels sprouts crosswise, discarding root ends. (The resulting "shaved" sprouts should resemble confetti.)
2. Pour vegetable oil into a large pot over high heat; add pancetta and stir until slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-high, add brussels sprouts, and cook, stirring often, until sprouts are bright green and tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.