Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

By Golfwidow7

Ingredients

• 4 oz pancetta, finely diced
• 2 Tbsp Virgin olive oil
• 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter

Details

Servings 40
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the pancetta until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate.

Add the olive oil to the pancetta fat in the pan and arrange the brussels sprouts in one layer. Cook over medium heat until browned, about 5 - 7 minutes, tossing occasionally, then add the garlic and 1/2 cup of water. Cover the pan and cook the sprouts over medium-low heat 15-10 minutes., adding more water if the pan dries out. Remove the sprouts with a slotted spoon to a medium bowl.

Drizzle the balsamic vinegar directly in the pan and turn the heat to medium-high. Reduce the balsamic to syrup, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the butter, sprouts and pancetta, and toss until coated. Season to taste with salt and pepper again, and serve.