Warm Escarole Salad with Shiitake Mushrooms and Pancetta

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   Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.

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   Add mushrooms and saute until tender, about 2 minutes.

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   Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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   Using slotted spoon, transfer mushrooms to paper towels; reserve mushrooms.

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   Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat.

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   Add pancetta and saute until crisp, about 2 minutes.

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   Remove skillet from heat.

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   Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels to drain; reserve pancetta.

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   Carefully whisk vinegar into drippings in same skillet.

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    Bring to simmer over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits.

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    Add Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, mustard and 3 tablespoons oil, then brandy.

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    Bring to simmer.

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    Place escarole in large bowl; pour warm vinaigrette over.

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    Toss to coat.

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    Mix in reserved mushrooms and pancetta.

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    Season with salt and pepper.

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    *Pancetta, Italian bacon cured in salt, is available at Italian markets and some specialty foods stores.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.