Ingredients
- 2 1/4 pounds Brussels sprouts
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 9 ounces pancetta, rind removed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- About 8 to 9 ounces vacuum-packed chestnuts
- 2 fluid ounces Marsala wine
- 1 large handful fresh parsley, chopped, divided
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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.
Photo: Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts, Pancetta and Parsley Recipe














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By jacquie.jackson...
Arlington, VA
on November 25, 2011
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I used an 8oz package of vacuum sealed chestnuts, and I found the chestnuts really overpowered this dish and made it gooey. The pancetta was so nice and crispy, but was covered in chestnut goo so you missed out on it. It was by far the least favorite dish on my Thanksgiving table and most of it got thrown away afterwards. I will try it again with about 2-3 oz of chestnuts instead of 8. I think that might make a big difference.
By AlexEsq
Norwalk, CT
on November 13, 2009
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A great new (for Americans way to make sprouts. The Marsala is essential to the taste, get a good one (don't scrimp!
By hokiehi22_9948803
Plano, TX
on December 28, 2008
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This was by far the hit of the meal. Only one other time that I had Brussel Sprouts have I liked them, and this recipe was incredible, and far better than any other I've had. I toasted the chestnuts before adding them, and at the end I shaved some parmesan over the top - delicious!
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