Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Lardons and Chestnuts

Name: Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Lardons and Chestnuts
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 - 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved; 2 tbsp. unsalted butter; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 2 (4-ounce) packages diced pancetta; 1 (5.2-ounce) bag roasted chestnuts, roughly chopped; 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, optional; Pinch freshly grated nutmeg; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Add this classic dish to your holiday sideboard!

By Paula SuttonPublished: Oct 19, 2023

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brussels sprouts with bacon lardons and chestnuts

Becky Luigart-Stayner

It doesn't take much to make a simple vegetable, such as Brussels sprouts, into a really tasty holiday side dish, but the classic methods typically work the best.

Here we've steamed them until they're soft, then added pancetta—basically chunks of thick-cut bacon—and classic chestnuts. Lemon juice and salt balance out the flavors for a side that's sure to become a standard part of your holiday lineup.

This recipe is courtesy Paula Sutton of Hill House Vintage.

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Yields:

8 - 10 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb.
Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 Tbsp.
unsalted butter
1 Tbsp.
olive oil
2
(4-ounce) packages diced pancetta
1
(5.2-ounce) bag roasted chestnuts, roughly chopped
2 Tbsp.
fresh lemon juice, optional
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Step 1Place 2 inches water in a medium pot fitted with a steamer basket; bring to a simmer. Add Brussels sprouts, and steam until crisp- tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and reserve.
2. Step 2Heat butter and oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 6 to 7 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add Brussels sprouts and chestnuts. Cook, stirring occasionally, until Brussels sprouts are crisp and golden brown on the edges, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, if desired, scraping up any brown bits, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper.