Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Onions

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds brussels sprouts trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
• 1  onion thinly sliced
• 4 ounces pancetta cut into thin strips
• 8 servings salt and pepper 

Equipment

• frying pan
• pot
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add Brussels sprouts and cook until al dente, about 6 minutes.
3. Drain and rinse under cold water. Pat dry and cut in half.
4. Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Add pancetta and fry until crisp, about 10 minutes.
6. Remove pancetta to a plate with a slotted spoon.
7. Add onion to fat in skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, until onion is soft and browned, 15 to 18 minutes.
8. Add Brussels sprouts to skillet and gently stir until heated through, 6 to 8 minutes. Return pancetta to skillet. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Serve warm.