Brussels Sprouts With Pancetta & Onions Recipe (Woman's Day)

By Woman's Day Kitchen from Woman's Day | November 17, 2010 For a tasty alternative to green bean casserole, try this side dish that’s full of smoky and robust flavor, with Brussels sprouts that are boiled and then sautéed with diced pancetta and sliced onion.

• Ready In: 57 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 4  ounces pancetta, diced
• 1  large onion, quartered and thinly sliced crosswise
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
• 2  tablespoons red wine vinegar (optional)

Directions

1. 1. Bring 1 inches of lightly salted water to a boil in a large, deep skillet. Add sprouts and simmer, covered, until crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool.
2. 2. Wipe out the skillet. Add pancetta and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel–lined plate.
3. 3. Add onion to drippings in skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
4. 4. Increase heat to medium-high. Add sprouts, salt and pepper, and cook, tossing, until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add pancetta and vinegar, if using, and toss to combine.
5. Get Ahead Cook the Brussels sprouts (step 1) and refrigerate for up to 1 day. When ready to make, bring to room temperature, then continue with step 2.