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    Shredded Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta and Pecorino

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    By Pina Bresciani ⁠— November 6, 2018 (updated January 9, 2019) — Leave a Comment

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    I was never a fan of brussel sprouts when I was little, but when I got older, all of a sudden everything changed. I now LOVE them. Roasted, pan fried, whichever way you make them, I will eat them. 

    Warm brussel sprout salad with pancetta and pecorino

    These shredded brussel sprouts with pancetta and pecorino are inspired by a dish we had while were were in Napa (check out my Napa travel guide here!). As soon as I had it, I knew I had to recreate it. The brussel sprouts are shredded in the food processor, so they cook super fast, and the pancetta and pecorino add great flavour to the dish. Because brussel sprouts on their own are fine, but adding pancetta and pecorino take them to the next level. 

     

    Warm brussel sprout salad with pancetta and pecorino

    Did I mention it's so simple to make? There's only 3 ingredients, and the dish comes together really quickly. Here's how to make it: 

    Shredded Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta and Pecorino - Step by Step

    Shred the brussel sprouts in the food processor in batches. Depending on how large your food processor is, you may have to shred them in 2-3 batches. Set the shredded brussel sprouts aside (photo 1)

    In a large pan, add half a tablespoon of olive oil. Once the oil is heated, add the cubed pancetta to the pan. Fry the pancetta until fat has rendered, about 8 minutes. Set the pancetta aside (photo 2)

    In the same pan, add 2 tablespoon of olive oil and once heated, add the shredded brussel sprouts. Season with salt and pepper (photo 3). Let the brussel sprouts cook until they're tender, about 10 minutes. 

    Add pancetta and pecorino the brussel sprouts. Mix all ingredients together. (photos 4, 5, 6)

    Remove from heat and top with additional olive oil and pecorino when serving. 

     

     

    Warm brussel sprout salad with pancetta and pecorino

    Extra Tips For Making Shredded Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta and Pecorino

    • When salting the brussel sprouts, salt them very lightly, since the pancetta and pecorino are already salty. Adding too much salt to the brussel sprouts will make the dish too salty.
    • When cooking the brussel sprouts in the pan, keep in mind that they're not supposed to be completely soft, since this is a salad-like dish. But if you prefer them softer and cooked more, simply cook them for more than the recommended 10 minutes. 
    • If you don't have pancetta, you can easily use bacon slices, and the recipe will turn our just as well

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    If you’ve tried making these Shredded Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta and Pecorino, or any other recipe on the blog please let me know what you thought of it in the comments below, I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, TWITTER, and PINTEREST to see more delicious food and what I’ve been up to. 

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    Warm brussel sprout salad with pancetta and pecorino
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    Shredded Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta and Pecorino

    This warm brussel sprout salad uses shredded brussel sprouts, pancetta and pecorino. It's the perfect side dish for a weeknight dinner, or a dinner party you want to impress at, too. 
    Course Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes minutes
    Servings 4 people
    Author Pina Bresciani

    Ingredients

    • 6 cups brussel sprouts, stems removed, outer layers removed, and halved
    • 2.5 tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzle
    • 1 cup pancetta, cut into 1 cm cubes
    • ¾ cup grated pecorino, plus more for garnish
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Shred the brussel sprouts in the food processor in batches. Depending on how large your food processor is, you may have to shred them in 2-3 batches. Set the shredded brussel sprouts aside.
    • In a large pan, add half a tablespoon of olive oil. Once the oil is heated, add the cubed pancetta to the pan. Fry the pancetta until fat has rendered, about 8 minutes. Set the pancetta aside. 
    • In the same pan, add 2 tablespoon of olive oil and once heated, add the shredded brussel sprouts. Season with salt and pepper. 
    • Let the brussel sprouts cook until they're tender, about 10 minutes. 
    • Add pancetta and pecorino the brussel sprouts. Mix all ingredients together. 
    • Remove from heat and top with additional olive oil and pecorino when serving. 

    Recipe Notes

    • When salting the brussel sprouts, salt them very lightly, since the pancetta and pecorino are already salty. Adding too much salt to the brussel sprouts will make the dish too salty.
    • When cooking the brussel sprouts in the pan, keep in mind that they're not supposed to be completely soft, since this is a salad-like dish. But if you prefer them softer and cooked more, simply cook them for more than the recommended 10 minutes. 
    • If you don't have pancetta, you can easily use bacon slices, and the recipe will turn our just as well

    Warm brussel sprout salad with pancetta and pecorino

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