BALSAMIC ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PANCETTA

BALSAMIC ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PANCETTA image

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 pounds medium brussels sprouts
1 teaspoon olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
4 ounces thick-sliced pancetta or bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon good quality aged balsamic vinegar

Steps:

1. Place cooking rack in the middle of the oven; heat oven to 450 F. 2. Trim ends of the brussels sprouts and tear off the loose outer layer of leaves. Place brussels sprouts in a baking dish. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Stir to coat brussels sprouts. Sprinkle pancetta over vegetables. Roast 15 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time. 3. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over brussels sprouts and stir. Roast for 10-12 more minutes. Sprouts should be lightly browned and tender and the pancetta cooked.