Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 6 cups brussels sprouts, trimmed
• 2 1/2 ounces pancetta, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 slice each brussels sprout in half and remove the core; gently pull the layers of leaves apart.
• 2 heat a large sauté pan and add the olive oil and pancetta; render the fat from the pancetta, until it is lightly crispy; remove pancetta and reserve.
• 3 add the onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes; add butter and swirl to melt; add brussels sprouts and 2 tablespoons of water.
• 4 sauté over medium eat, tossing to coat; cook until leaves are tender and bright green, about 6-98 minutes; season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper; fold in the reserved pancetta and serve immediately.