Brussels Sprouts Lardons

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 ounces italian pancetta or 6 ounces bacon or 6 ounces turkey bacon, 1/4-inch dice
• 1 1/2 lbs brussels sprouts, trimmed & cut in 1/2
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 1 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth (if needed) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat the olive oil in a large 12" sauté pan and add the pancetta or bacon.
• 2 cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the fat is rendered, and the pancetta or bacon, is golden brown and crisp, 5-10 minutes.
• 3 remove to a plate lined with paper towels.
• 4 add the brussel sprouts, salt, and pepper to the fat in the pan and sauté over medium-heat for about 5 minutes, until lightly browned.
• 5 add the raisins and chicken broth. lower the heat and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sprouts are tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes.
• 6 if the skillet becomes too dry, add a little more chicken broth or water. return the pancetta or bacon to the pan, heat through, season to taste, and serve.