Braised Brussel Sprouts w/ Pancetta
When it comes to Thanksgiving, it is all about the side dishes! One of my favorites are brussel sprouts, I love to first saute them on the stove top and then transfer to the oven where I let them braise……perfection !
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 lb Pancetta, roughly chopped (Italian dryed cured meat, like bacon)
2 lbs brussel sprouts, halved lengthwise
1 1/2 cup low sodium beef stock
salt and pepper
Method
1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Using a dutch oven or saute pan, melt olive oil and butter together, saute pancetta until brown then add brussel sprouts until they begin to lightly brown
3. Add beef stock and season with salt and pepper
4. Cover and transfer to the oven for 25- 35 minutes. If you are using a saute pan in the beginning, transfer to a baking dish and finish in the oven.
