Christmas idea no.4

I always loved brussels sprouts.

Even as a kid I loved them.My dad called them "the green balls".

They where always a part of our christmas dinner.

This year they will be made with pancetta and almonds.

The taste of the pancetta is amazing with the "green balls".

Great to serve with christmas ham or any pork roast.

500 g brussels sprouts, cleaned and cut in half

200 g pancetta, cubed

2 tablespoons olive oil

50 g almonds

salt

pepper

Heat the oven to 200C, 380F.

Place brussels sprouts, pancetta, oil and almonds in an oven proof baking dish.

Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the brussels sprouts are al dente and the pancetta is golden.

You need to stir every 5 minutes so that the fat from the pancetta covers the sprouts.

Take it out, taste with salt and pepper.

Serve warm.

Photo by Frances Janisch

Comments

[Bridget]

I'm going to cook this, with almonds and pancetta what a good idea, thanks!!!

[Marit]

Pancetta- er det bacon eller hva er det ?

[Diana]

I love brussel sprouts. They get a bad rap.
I used to call them "brussel balls"!
Have you ever tried bubble & squeak?

[wren]

I can not wait to make this... save it till christmas, never!
Tuesday night here I come.

[suzi]

Yes! Finally something new for Christmas Dinner - thank you!

[Jo (Laquet)]

Yes, but have you tried adding some chestnuts too?

[emily]

This looks delicious. My five year old LOVES brussel sprouts, she begs me to put them in her lunchbox, seriously! Thank you for the recipe, I can't wait to try it.

[Elisabeth]

I eat loads of this all through winter with one added ingredient: lingonberry jam (tyttebærsyltetøy). if you can't find it anywhere else, there's always Ikea.

[groundhog.judy]

Not every one likes brussel sprouts but I have an idea this recipe is a winner. Will try it on my family next get together.