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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 1:19 pm
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Originally Posted by Babaduck
We had a big foodie discussion about this before Christmas.

My tried & trusted recipe is...

Trim, peel & shred the sprouts. Steam for 2-3 minutes. Saute pancetta & shallots until it's starting to crisp up, add the sprouts & cook for another 2 minutes. Add the grated zest of an unwaxed lemon & a squeeze of lemon juice. Season with freshly ground black pepper & a TINY bit of salt.
That's essentially my recipe, though I don't steam the shredded sprouts. If you do the sauteing in advance, and half-cook the sprouts, it's a good do-ahead recipe that microwaves well at the last minute without over-cooking the sprouts.

Good German-style bacon instead of pancetta adds an even more robust flavor.
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