Sauteed Brussels Sprouts With Pancetta And Chestnuts Recipes

SAUTEED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PANCETTA AND CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the brussels sprouts and blanch for 5 minutes. Drain well and cut sprouts in half. Set aside. Meanwhile, place the chicken broth in a small saucepan over medium heat. Reduce to 1/4 cup, about 8 minutes. Set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add the pancetta and saute until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add the onions and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the brussels sprouts and chestnuts and cook until sprouts are tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, salt, pepper and parsley. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHESTNUTS, PANCETTA AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• Slice the bottoms off each of the Brussels sprouts, cutting a cross onto the base as you go. Place the Brussels sprouts into a large saucepan of salted boiling water. Cook the Brussels sprouts for 5 minutes, or until they are tender but still retain a bit of bite.
• Remove the pan from the heat and drain the excess water from the Brussels sprouts.
• Heat the oil in a large clean saucepan. Add the pancetta cubes to the pan and cook until they are crisp and golden-brown in color, but not cooked to the point of having dried out.
• Add the butter and the chestnuts to the pancetta saucepan and with a wooden spoon or spatula, press down on them to break them up into pieces. Once the chestnuts have been warmed through, turn the heat up and add the Marsala to the pan. Cook until the mixture has reduced and thickened slightly.
• Add the sprouts and half the parsley to the saucepan and mix well. Season the Brussels sprouts with freshly ground black pepper.
• To serve, place the Brussels sprouts onto a warmed serving plate and sprinkle the remaining chopped parsley over the top.

ROASTED CHESTNUTS AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• With a sharp knife, score each chestnut 1/4-inch deep all around. Arrange them in one layer in a baking pan and roast for 20 minutes, or until shells have just opened. Peel off both layers of skin with a knife while the nuts are still hot. In a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, cook the Brussels sprouts for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain and refresh with cold water. Then thinly slice the cooled Brussels sprouts.
• In a large skillet set over moderately high heat, melt the butter, add the shallots and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add the chestnuts, Brussels sprouts, herbs, and salt and pepper, and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Trim the outer leaves from the Brussels sprouts and cut a cross in each stem.
• Heat the butter in a heavy saucepan and add the chestnuts. Pour in the chicken stock, cover and simmer slowly for 20 minutes or until tender. Add the Brussels sprouts and add more stock if necessary just to cover.
• Replace the lid and cook for five minutes, or until tender. Correct the seasoning and serve.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PANCETTA

Steps:

• In a big skillet, cook the pancetta in heated oil over medium-heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and brown (about 5 minutes).
• Add in the shallots; stir/saute for 1 minute or until softened.
• Stir in the Brussels sprouts.
• Add in the broth; season with salt and pepper.
• Cover and lower heat to medium-low.
• Simmer for about 20 minutes or until sprouts are tender when pierced with the tip of a small, sharp knife.
• If any broth remains, increase heat to medium-high and cook until broth evaporates.
• Serve hot.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Bring butter, salt, pepper, and 1 cup water to a boil over high heat in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet, then add Brussels sprouts and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove lid and boil over moderately high heat until water is evaporated and sprouts are lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cream and remaining 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil, stirring. Add chestnuts, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes.