Brussels Sprout

BRUSSELS SPROUT

Bring Brussels sprout to life with delicious recipe for a perfect Christmas side dish!

Braised Sprouts with Pancetta and Cream

Servings: 6, as a side

Preparation: 5 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 150 g. of smoked pancetta or bacon, cut into strips
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 2 crushed garlic cloves
• 150 ml. dry white wine
• 400 g. of trimmed and shredded Brussels sprouts
• 150 ml. double cream
• A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

 How to cook: 

1. Cook the pancetta or bacon in a heavy-based saucepan without oil until the fat starts to release and the meat starts to brown.
2. Add oil, onion, garlic and a pinch of salt. Soften over gentle heat for 5-6 minutes.
3. Add wine, turn up the heat then reduce again by about two-thirds until syrupy.
4. Add the sprouts and 3 tbsp. of water. Stir, cover and cook on low heat for 8 minutes until soft.
5. Add the cream and simmer uncovered for 2 minutes until the cream thickens.
6. Season to your liking with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

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