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Thanksgiving Peas

Thanksgiving Peas with Pancetta: A Sweet & Savory Delight

Delight your guests with Thanksgiving Peas, a sweet and savory side dish of peas, pancetta, and pears.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Peas
  • 2 cups Frozen Peas
  • 1 medium Pear peeled, sliced, and diced
For the Pancetta
  • 4 oz Pancetta diced
  • 2 medium Shallots sliced
For the Dressing
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
For the Finish
  • 2 tbsp Parsley chopped
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper freshly cracked

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking Steps
  1. Start by peeling, slicing, and dicing one pear into small chunks. Toss the pieces in a little lemon juice and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the pan over medium heat and add the diced pancetta. Sauté for about 5–7 minutes until crispy and golden. Remove with a slotted spoon but leave about 3 tablespoons of fat in the pan.
  3. Add the sliced shallots to the skillet and sauté them in the pancetta fat for about 1 minute until they are softened and translucent.
  4. Stir in 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard with the sautéed shallots and cook for another minute.
  5. Add the frozen peas and prepared pear chunks into the skillet, stirring gently. Cook for about 5 minutes until the peas are warmed through.
  6. Mix in half of the crispy pancetta along with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of black pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl, topping with the remaining pancetta and a zest of lemon.

Notes

This recipe can be easily adapted with substitutions for pears or pancetta based on availability and preference.