Brussels sprouts with chestnuts and pancetta

Name: Brussels sprouts with chestnuts and pancetta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 900g/2lb small Brussels sprouts; 50g/1¾oz butter; 200g/7oz thinly sliced pancetta or bacon, cut into small pieces; 1 onion, finely chopped; 225g/8oz frozen chestnuts, defrosted and halved (see recipe tips); salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

Mary Berry's Brussels sprouts come with a generous helping of bacon and chestnuts to make them special. It's a simple recipe – just what's needed for Christmas dinner when there's already so much to do.

Updated at: Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:24:45 GMT