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    Home » Salads, Sides & Dips

    Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts and Pancetta

    Published: Nov 14, 2022 · Modified: Jun 9, 2025 by Zimmy · This post may contain Amazon and other affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts and Pancetta. I have been making this festive and crowd-pleasing side for years. The combination of tender shredded sprouts, crispy pancetta, toasted pine nuts, with a pop of sweetness from the pomegranate arils will have your guests finishing all their veggies!

    A copper pan with Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts, Pancetta and pomegranate arils.
    Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts and Pancetta

    This dish is not only delicious, but it is also super easy to make. It can be prepped the day before, then cooked as your guests enjoy an appetizer. 

    Ingredients

    • Brussels sprouts 
    • Olive oil 
    • Pine nuts toasted
    • Hot pancetta 
    • Apple cider vinegar
    • Salt and pepper 
    • Pomegranate arils

    See recipe card for quantities.

    INSTRUCTIONS 

    Trim off the base of the Brussels sprouts, remove the outer leaves, wash, and dry thoroughly. Shred the brussels sprouts in a food processor or cut in half then finely slice

    Heat a 3.5-quart sauteuse (or large skillet) on medium-high heat. Add pancetta and cook, turning frequently, until crisp. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and set aside.

    Add the apple cider vinegar to deglaze the pan, scraping off all the pancetta bits. Then add the oil and allow to warm through. Next, add the sprouts, toss to coat in oil, then sauté for 4-5 minutes.

    Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes more, until sprouts are just tender (not mushy or soggy).

    Remove from the heat. Add ½ the pine nuts and the pancetta. (If using pancetta rounds, I like to add the pancetta rounds whole and let them break up when stirring. It leaves a nice balance of larger and smaller pieces). Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

    Sprinkle with pomegranate arils and the other half of pine nuts. Serve and enjoy.

    A top down image of brussels sprouts with pine nuts and pomegranates in a pan with two handles. Beside the pan is a tea towel and fall ornaments.

    Made in my Hestan Culinary CopperBond 3.5 Quart Sauteuse on the Hestan Dual Fuel Range. Proud Hestan and Hestan Culinary Ambassador. Opinions in this post are my own.

    Watch how this Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts and Pancetta recipe was made here.

    Substitutions and Tips:

    Substitute pancetta with prosciutto or crispy bacon.

    Substitute pomegranate arils with dried cranberries

    To toast the pine nuts, simply heat a dry skillet on medium-low heat. Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden-brown and beginning to smell nutty. Watch the heat and keep an eye on the pine nuts because they can burn quickly. Total toasting time is about 3 to 5 minutes. Once they are toasted to your liking, transfer the pine nuts immediately to a plate so they do not continue cooking.

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    Cheers! James & Elaine

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    A copper pan with Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts, Pancetta and pomegranate arils.

    Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts and Pancetta

    I have been making this festive and crowd-pleasing side for years. The combination of tender shredded sprouts, crispy pancetta, toasted pine nuts, with a pop of sweetness from the pomegranate arils will have your guests finishing all their veggies!
    This dish is not only delicious, but it is also super easy to make. It can be prepped the day before cooked as your guests enjoy an appetizer. Or made in the morning and simply reheated before serving.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine North American
    Servings 8 -10 People

    Ingredients
      

    • 28-30 ounces Brussels sprouts washed and trimmed, (about 12 cups shredded)
    • ⅓ cup olive oil plus 2 tablespoons
    • ¾ cup pine nuts toasted
    • 4 ounces hot pancetta paper thin sliced rounds or small dice
    • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
    • 3 tablespoons pomegranate arils

    Instructions
     

    • Trim off the base of the Brussels sprouts, remove the outer leaves, wash, and dry thoroughly. Shred the brussels sprouts in a food processor or cut in half then finely slice
    • Heat a 3.5-quart sauteuse (or large skillet) on medium-high heat. Add pancetta and cook, turning frequently, until crisp. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
    • Add the apple cider vinegar to deglaze the pan, scraping off all the pancetta bits. Then add the oil and allow to warm through. Next, add the sprouts, toss to coat in oil, then sauté for 4-5 minutes.
    • Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes more, until sprouts are just tender (not mushy or soggy).
    • Remove from the heat. Add ½ the pine nuts and the pancetta. (If using pancetta rounds, I like to add the pancetta rounds whole and let them break up when stirring. It leaves a nice balance of larger and smaller pieces). Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
    • Sprinkle with pomegranate arils and the other half of pine nuts. Serve and enjoy.

    Video

    Notes

    Substitutions and Tips:
    • Substitute pancetta with prosciutto or crispy bacon.
    • Substitute pomegranate arils with dried cranberries
    • To the toast pine nuts, simply heat a dry skillet on medium-low heat. Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden-brown and beginning to smell nutty. Watch the heat and keep an eye on the pine nuts because they can burn quickly. Total toasting time is about 3 to 5 minutes. Once they are toasted to your liking, transfer the pine nuts immediately to a plate so they do not continue cooking.
    Keyword shredded brussel sprouts pancetta, shredded brussel sprouts with pancetta, sides to go with turkey
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