Broccoli With Pancetta And Lemon

== Description ==
Source: Christmas With Southern Living 2003 - Southern Living
Pancetta is an Italian bacon that is cured and spiced, but not smoked. The bacon, garlic, and lemon make plain broccoli great.
== Ingredients ==
* 4 (12-ounce) packages broccoli florets
* 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
* 1/4 pound pancetta, chopped
* 4 garlic cloves, minced
* 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
* 1 teaspoon salt
== Directions ==
# Bring several quarts of water to a boil in a large Dutch oven.
# Add broccoli florets, and simmer 2 minutes until crisp-tender. (Cook in batches, if necessary.)
# Drain and plunge broccoli into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking process.
# Drain and pat dry.
# Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
# Add half of pancetta and half of garlic; sauté 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
# Add half of broccoli florets, and sauté 2 to 3 minutes until thoroughly heated.
# Add 1 tablespoon lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss well.
# Transfer to a large bowl; cover and keep warm.
# Repeat procedure with remaining 3 tablespoons butter and remaining half of ingredients.
# Serve warm or at room temperature.
Yield: 16 servings.
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