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Wood-Fired Polenta with Pancetta
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Wood-Fired Polenta with Pancetta

4.3 (223 ratings)

Deeply satisfying Polenta with Pancetta, bright with acid and fresh herbs.

Prep
11 min
Cook
29 min
Servings
3
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb polenta
  • 1 medium extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb garlic
  • a pinch Parmesan
  • 4 oz fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp cracked black pepper
  • to taste good finishing oil
Method

Step by step

  1. Pat the polenta dry and season it well so it browns instead of steaming.
  2. Get your pan hot and render the aromatics until they smell sweet and toasty.
  3. Return the polenta, add just enough liquid, and simmer until everything is tender.
  4. Taste, brighten with a squeeze of citrus, and plate while it is still hot.
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