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

Ahsan Chandio
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The cauliflower was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I would definitely make this again, but I might try adding some other vegetables to it next time.


College Mobile
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but the end result was worth it. The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.


all good
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I'm not sure what went wrong with my dish, but the cauliflower turned out tough and the sauce was watery. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Iddrisu
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The cauliflower was tender and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again!


Gander Sanchez
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I tried this recipe and the cauliflower turned out a bit too soft for my liking. The sauce was also a bit bland. I think I'll try it again with some modifications.


Jacob Barns
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This was a great recipe! The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I added a bit of extra garlic and paprika to taste. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family. Definitely a keeper!


seif gaming
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the tender cauliflower and the flavorful sauce. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Zara Abdul Rahman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the cauliflower turned out tender and flavorful. The bacon and maple syrup added a nice touch of sweetness and smokiness. The sauce was a bit too thick for my taste, but overall this was a good dish.


Heera javid
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a big fan of cauliflower, but the braising process really brought out its natural sweetness. The bacon and maple syrup added a nice touch of flavor, and the sauce was creamy


Ricky Alfred
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cauliflower turned out amazing! It was so tender and flavorful, and the bacon added the perfect amount of smokiness. The sauce was also delicious, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity. I served it over ma


Samiu Kamal
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This braised cauliflower with bacon dish was an absolute delight! The cauliflower was cooked to perfection, tender and flavorful, while the bacon added a smoky and crispy touch. The sauce was rich and creamy, with a hint of sweetness from the maple s


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