Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Juniper Berries

A motto in my family is that everything goes better with pancetta -- and this recipe was no exception. Its a lovely nuanced version of Brussels, and the final dash of lemon juice set them off perfectly. Have you ever seen kids fight over second helpings of Brussels Sprouts? If not, then try this recipe.

By the way, we had to go hiking and pick Juniper berries from our local trees. Juniperous osteosperma was consumed by our local first nation people, and so I felt comfortable harvesting, though I think I should have done so in the fall.