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BRUSSELS SPROUTS
While divisive, it wouldn’t be Christmas without sprouts – and charring or frying them instead of boiling ensures better flavour. Everyone should enjoy this starter of crispy sprouts with creamy dressing and pancetta
recipe ESTHER CLARK
photograph MOWIE KAY
Charred sprout & crispy pancetta salad
SERVES 4 PREP 10 mins COOK 20 mins EASY
350g brussels sprouts, halved
½ tbsp olive oil
8 thin slices smoked pancetta