Brussels Sprouts Salad With Pancetta and Cranberries
"Made this with Thanksgiving dinner and it was excellent!! I ended up quartering the brussels sprouts just because Ilike them with more bite than just the leaves. The pancetta is wonderful in this, adds great flavor."
photo by Izy Hossack
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
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4 cups
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- 6 ounces pancetta, cut into small dice (1 1/2 cups)
- 2 lbs baby Brussels sprouts, leaves separated
- 1⁄4 cup dried cranberries (Craisins recommended)
- 3 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1⁄4 cup chicken stock
- 4 slices white bread, cut into cubes and made into croutons
- kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
directions
- In a large saute pan over medium heat, add a 2 count of olive oil and add the pancetta. Cook until the fat renders, 2 to 3 minutes and the pancetta is nice and crispy.
- Add the garlic, shallots, cranberries and separated brussel sprout leaves. Toss well to combine all the ingredients.
- Add the balsamic and chicken stock and continue to cook until the brussel sprouts have just wilted, 3-4 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper then serve.
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Tweaks
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If you want added Thanksgiving flavor, swap out pancetta for crumbled sausage!
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