Cauliflower 'Bistecche' with Pancetta and Caper Berries

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup salt-packed capers*
  • 5 (1/4-inch-thick) slices pancetta (Italian unsmoked cured bacon; 5 oz), cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small head cauliflower (1 3/4 pound)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pinches of sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 8 drained bottled caper berries*, rinsed

    • Special equipment: 2 (12-inch) ovenproof heavy skillets
    • Garnish: coarse sea salt (preferably sel gris); chopped fresh chives

    Description

    For This Recipe, It's Best To Choose A Head Of Cauliflower With A Very Dense Crown So That The 'steaks' Will Hold Together During Cooking....

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