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Shaved Brussel sprouts with pancetta may make everyone a fan of Brussel sprouts
Brussel sprouts don’t look as gross when they’re shaved and tossed with a bunch of bacon. Am I right?
Jason LOVES brussel sprouts. I’ve never had one til I met him. I just thought they kinda looked gross. Like little wrinkly heads. It’s not like I never had it because I didn’t want to try it, I just never went out of my way to buy them and it’s not something I ordered at restaurants. My parents never cooked with them either. I love cabbage though so I knew I’d like cooking and eating shaved brussel sprouts.
Jason and I actually came up with this recipe together. He really had a huge craving for brussel sprouts and I needed one more recipe to complete my 10 days of Thanksgiving sides and desserts so I figured we’d collaborate on one of his favorite ingredients.
After making this, I’m a lover of brussel sprouts. Plus, the pancetta part wasn’t bad, either ;)
Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) shaved brussel sprouts
- 4 ounce (113 g) diced pancetta
- 1 large shallot, chopped
- 2-3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat up a tbsp. of vegetable oil and add the diced pancetta in. Cook until they’re starting to brown on the outside, about 5 minutes.
- At this time, throw in the shallots and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the shaved brussel sprouts to the pan and stir around. Add the apple cider vinegar on top, as well as the salt and pepper.
- Continue to cook down the brussel sprouts until they’re soft and tender, about 10 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Ah man that pancetta is the perfect addition!!! Those look fantastic! YUM!
It’s really ABSURD how much I love brussel sprouts. I love this Julie!!
I love brussel sprouts! these look so good, I’m sure even my sprout loathing OH would wolf these down!
I am still trying to figure out why Brussels sprouts have such an icky reputation(maybe it is because they are little and wrinkly), but I LOVE them! I roast them whole all the time, but have never tried shaving them. Great idea Julie.
Thanks for all of the great holiday ideas and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
yumm looks great! simple is the best!
I love, love, love brussel sprouts so I know this would work at my house :-)
I’m staring to love brussels sprouts, so I would love to try this!
i am loving the brussel sprouts recipes…and with pancetta…and the apple cider vinegar…sounds like the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving!
I much prefer shaved brussel sprouts and totally love the combination here with the pancetta – a match made in heaven!
Brussels Sprouts are my favorite veggie… especially paired with a salty pork product! I love that you shredded them!