BRAISED CAULIFLOWER WITH BACON

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We saw Lidia Bastianich cook this on CreateTV this morning and had to try it! I had to guess-timate some of the times/amounts, but as she said, "You want to adjust the amounts based on the size of your cauliflower!" Easy and so tasty -- could be either a side dish or an entree.

Provided by lecole54

Categories     Pork

Time 1h25m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cauliflower
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 -4 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1/4 lb thick slab bacon (but large enough that you get an occasional bite) or 1/4 lb pancetta, cut in small pieces (but large enough that you get an occasional bite)
1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, crushed in your hands (use good ones!)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more or less, to taste)
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Remove stem from cauliflower (but you can keep the leaves, if any -- they're delicious!).
  • Sauté garlic and bacon in olive oil in a large heavy pot until lightly browned. Add onions and continue to sauté until onions are softened.
  • Add cauliflower stem-side down. Pour tomatoes over and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for about an hour or until done (will depend on size of cauliflower -- mine took about 70 minutes).
  • Remove cauliflower, bring sauce to simmer and let reduce for a little while, then pour over cauliflower and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567, Fat 40.8, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 586.1, Carbohydrate 40.3, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 20.2, Protein 17.1

Chameen Ameen
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5 stars!


Noman Sojib
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Delicious and easy to make! I made this for dinner last night and my family loved it. The cauliflower was tender and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Millicent Blignaut
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This recipe was a disaster. The cauliflower was undercooked and the bacon was burnt. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't work out. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Cristian Villalobos
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a fan of cauliflower, but the bacon and cheese sauce really made it delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sajjad Ali Sajjad Ali Solangi
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This recipe is a keeper! The cauliflower was cooked to perfection and the bacon added just the right amount of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


housseine Kader
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Meh.


Gty Vchg
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Easy and delicious! I'm not usually a fan of cauliflower, but this recipe changed my mind. The cauliflower was tender and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I served it with roasted potatoes and it was a perfect meal. Definitely reco


Daulton Meek
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This dish was a total flop. The cauliflower was mushy and the bacon was overcooked. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't work out. Very disappointed.


Shahriza Faryush
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Just made this recipe and it turned out amazing! The cauliflower was perfectly cooked and the bacon was crispy and flavorful. I added a bit of extra garlic and paprika for a little extra kick. Will definitely be making this again and again!


Gurung Biraj
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This braised cauliflower with bacon was an absolute delight! The cauliflower was tender and flavorful, and the bacon added a smoky, savory richness. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely be making this agai


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