**Brussels Sprouts and Bacon: A Savory Combination**
Brussels sprouts, those tiny green cabbages, often get a bad rap. But when cooked properly, they can be a delicious and nutritious addition to your meal. This collection of recipes will show you how to make the most of these little gems. From classic roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon to more creative dishes like Brussels sprouts gratin and Brussels sprouts salad, there's something for everyone in this collection. So give Brussels sprouts a second chance and try one of these recipes today!
**Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon**
This classic dish is a great way to introduce yourself to Brussels sprouts. The bacon adds a smoky, salty flavor that complements the sweet, nutty flavor of the Brussels sprouts. Roasting brings out the best in both ingredients, creating a dish that is both crispy and tender.
**Brussels Sprouts Gratin**
This elegant dish is perfect for a special occasion. The Brussels sprouts are roasted until tender, then topped with a creamy cheese sauce and baked until bubbly. A sprinkling of bread crumbs adds a touch of crunch.
**Brussels Sprouts Salad**
This light and refreshing salad is a great way to enjoy Brussels sprouts in the summer. The Brussels sprouts are shredded and tossed with a tangy dressing, then topped with bacon, nuts, and cheese.
**Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts**
If you're looking for a quick and easy way to cook Brussels sprouts, try the air fryer. Simply toss the Brussels sprouts with some olive oil and salt, then cook them in the air fryer until tender and slightly browned.
**Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze**
This simple but flavorful dish is a great way to enjoy Brussels sprouts as a side dish. The Brussels sprouts are roasted until tender, then tossed with a balsamic glaze. The glaze adds a sweet and tangy flavor that complements the Brussels sprouts perfectly.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND BALSAMIC
Delicious glazed sprouts. Our family loves them with lots of bacon. While we do enjoy them prepared lighter, this is a great quick side dish for a special meal. Also perfect for holiday get-togethers.
Provided by JW
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Brussels Sprouts
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine Brussels sprouts and bacon in a cast iron skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until Brussels sprouts start to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Drizzle 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar on top.
- Transfer Brussels sprouts and bacon to a serving platter; drizzle remaining balsamic vinegar on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 211.7 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
SHEET-PAN ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, BACON AND SHALLOTS
Easy and just the right amount of sophisticated, this spin on Brussels sprouts features shallots and bacon, plus a flavor boost from vinegar and brown sugar make this side dish unforgettable. There will be no upturned noses when you serve these Brussels sprouts!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 18x13-inch rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray. Place Brussels sprouts, shallots and bacon on sheet pan. Drizzle with oil, salt and pepper; toss to coat.
- Roast uncovered 30 to 35 minutes, stirring after 20 minutes, until Brussels sprouts are fork-tender and bacon is cooked.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine vinegar and brown sugar. Stir with whisk until sugar is dissolved.
- Remove sheet pan from oven. Drizzle with vinegar mixture; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
SAUTEED CABBAGE AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS
Provided by Bobby Flay
Categories side-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put the shallots in a small baking dish, toss with 1 tablespoon canola oil and the sugar and season with salt and pepper. Roast, turning a few times, until golden brown and caramelized, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool slightly, then thinly slice.
- Put the bacon in a large saute pan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat has rendered and the bacon is golden brown and crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat, then add the remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil to the pan. Return to the stove over medium heat and heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Add the cabbage and Brussels sprouts, season with salt, pepper and the red pepper flakes, and cook until the vegetables are soft and light golden brown, about 15 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and the shallots. Transfer to a platter and top with the crisp bacon.
CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CRANBERRIES AND BACON
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot, over high heat, bring the water to a boil. Generously salt the water and add the Brussels sprouts. Cook the sprouts until medium tenderness has been reached, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, in a large saucepan over medium heat fry the bacon until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from the pan to a plate lined with a paper towel. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
- Leave the bacon fat in the pan and add the red onions and 3 tablespoons of the butter. Saute until the onions are translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the red wine vinegar and brown sugar and cook until the liquid is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
- Drain the Brussels sprouts from water and add to pan with the onions. Stir to coat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Stir in the reserved bacon and cranberries. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste, and transfer to a serving bowl to serve.
BROWN-SUGAR-AND-BACON-GLAZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Everything cooks in the same pan in this easy Thanksgiving side dish: first the bacon, followed by the Brussels sprouts, along with garlic, thyme, brown sugar, and turkey stock.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield Serves 10 to 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Using a paring knife, cut a slit straight through center of each sprout and down through stem end (but do not cut in half). Cook bacon in a large pan over medium-high heat until browned and most of fat is rendered, about 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels; discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from pan.
- Return pan to medium-high heat. Add oil, then garlic and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add sprouts, butter, brown sugar, stock, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring to evenly coat sprouts. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring a few times, until sprouts are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 18 to 20 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking until liquid is reduced to a glaze that evenly coats sprouts, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in bacon, and serve.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS PASTA WITH BACON AND VINEGAR
This recipe is endlessly adaptable: You can use pancetta or even sliced salami in place of the bacon, and chopped cabbage or torn escarole work well if you don't have sprouts. No shallots? A small red onion will do. Keep in mind different types of bacon (or other cured pork) will render different amounts of fat. When you add the brussels sprouts, if the skillet starts to look a little dry, add a tablespoon of oil to keep things moving. To achieve a nice mix of crisp leaves and tender cores, tear off some of the loose outer leaves from your brussels sprouts; they will wilt and blister while the more tightly bundled cores will soften and steam. This recipe is designed for a half pound of pasta; though you may be tempted to add extra pasta, the dish will be plenty filling with a whole pound of brussels sprouts.
Provided by Dawn Perry
Categories dinner, easy, weeknight, pastas, vegetables, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Using tongs, transfer to a plate.
- Drop pasta into the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining bacon drippings in the skillet over medium-high. Add brussels sprouts and shallots, season with salt and pepper and cook, tossing occasionally and adding olive oil if the skillet looks dry, until the sprouts are dark brown in spots and beginning to be close to tender, 3 or 4 minutes. Add vinegar and mustard and toss to combine, scraping the bottom of the pan.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer pasta to skillet, then stir in 1 cup pasta water. Cook, tossing often, until liquid reduces and coats the pasta, 2 to 3 minutes. Crumble bacon over top and serve with Parmesan.
ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND APPLES
Oven-roasted Brussels sprouts, apples, and bits of bacon are glazed in an herby maple seasoning in this easy side dish that works alongside any main.
Provided by LaBurd
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Mix Brussels sprouts, apples, oil, bacon, maple syrup, pepper, salt, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, lavender, fennel, and oregano together in a large bowl. Spread in an even layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven until Brussels sprouts are tender and bacon is crisp, 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 154.4 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
PASTA WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND BACON
Bits of crisp bacon offset tender rigatoni and brussels sprouts in this main dish. Sauteeing the sprouts before braising them adds flavor and helps preserve their texture.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a dry large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Add enough oil to bacon fat in skillet to total 2 tablespoons. Add garlic, shallots, and sprouts; cook, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 3 minutes. Add stock; season with salt and pepper. Cook until most of the liquid has been absorbed and sprouts are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta. Cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid; return pasta to pot.
- Stir in sprouts mixture, reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid, and cheese. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; add sage and bacon. Toss until combined. Serve with more cheese.
RANCH-BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH BACON, BRUSSELS SPROUTS, AND POTATOES
Savory, zesty ranch-seasoned chicken thighs cook together with potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and bacon in this one-pan dinner. The vegetables cook with the bacon on top of them, infusing them with bacon-y deliciousness.
Provided by fabeveryday
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place chicken thighs in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Toss potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and garlic together with olive oil in a bowl until vegetables are lightly coated. Add vegetables around and between chicken thighs in the baking dish. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Evenly pour the entire packet of ranch seasoning over chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle chopped bacon on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Place the baking dish under the broiler and cook until chicken skin becomes golden brown and a bit crisp, 2 to 3 minutes
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 79.2 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 936 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND APPLE
Prepare this sweet and savory Thanksgiving side ahead of time. The bacon, Brussels sprouts, and apples are roasted in batches on the same baking sheet, then finished with a splash of red-wine vinegar.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange bacon in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until browned, 10 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts in a single layer; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until they begin to brown, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven, and toss in apple. Return to oven; roast until Brussels sprouts are browned and tender and apple has softened, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Toss vegetables with vinegar, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 g, Fat 1 g, Protein 4 g
ASIAN BEER CAN CHICKEN WITH WOK-FRIED BACON BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND HORSERADISH MASHED POTATOES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Pour half the contents of each beer can into a shallow roasting pan, then set the cans upright in the pan.
- In a medium bowl, toss the butter with the Three's BBQ Dry Rub and set aside. Rinse the chickens and pat dry. Generously rub chickens inside and out with the seasoned butter, being sure to stuff some butter under the skin as well. Put one lemon quarter in each cavity and then slide the chickens over the beer cans. Add the orange peels to the pan. Roast for 1 hour.
- Pull the pan from the oven and generously ladle the Orange-Hoisin Glaze over the chickens. Return to the oven and cook until the glaze has caramelized and turned a dark golden amber, about 25 minutes. When done, the internal temperature of the thigh meat should register 160 degrees F. Let the chickens rest, lightly tented with foil, for about 15 minutes. Carefully cut out the back bone of each chicken and cut the breast down the center.
- Serve a half-chicken per person, with Wok-Fried Bacon Brussels Sprouts and Horseradish Mashed Potatoes on the side. Strain the pan drippings and ladle over the chicken prior to serving.
- In a bowl, mix together the chili powder, brown sugar, celery salt, cinnamon, coriander, five-spice powder, oregano, garlic, chile flakes, curry powder, nutmeg, 4 tablespoons kosher salt and 2 tablespoons black pepper. Store in a sealed container.
- In a medium saucepot over medium-high heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together. Add the orange juice, hoisin, garlic, onions, orange rind and juice, lemon rind and juice, lime rind and juice, lemongrass, jalapeno and ginger. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- In a deep saucepot, heat the oil to 350 degrees F. Fry the brussels sprouts until the edges start to turn golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove with a spider and drain on paper towels.
- In a medium wok or saute pan over medium-high heat, add the bacon fat and bacon. Then add the ginger, garlic, carrots and fried brussels sprouts; stir-fry for about 3 minutes. Add the balsamic and kimchee and cook, tossing, until everything is evenly glazed. Turn off the heat and add the basil. Divide into 4 portions and garnish with Parmesan.
- Fill a large pot with 1 gallon of water. Add the potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce to a rolling simmer (medium-low heat) and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the whipping cream, garlic, rosemary and thyme and in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until the cream is infused, about 10 minutes. Strain and keep warm.
- Drain the potatoes when they are done and return them to the pot over low heat. Using a potato masher, mash in the infused cream, creme fraiche, butter, horseradish, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper until just combined.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS CHIFFONADE WITH BACON, GARLIC AND SHALLOTS
Chiffonade means shredding green leaves finely - and it's a great, and unusual way, of cooking sprouts. Try it this Christmas!
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Greens
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut the trimmed Brussel sprouts into fine shreds (the chiffonade!).
- Heat the olive oil and melt the butter into it.
- Add the shallots, garlic and bacon.
- Cook for 3-4 mins until the shallot is softened.
- Add the chiffonade of sprouts and stir for 5-10 mins until cooked through.
ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH LEMON AND BACON
Provided by Lewis Rossman
Categories Side Roast Quick & Easy Lemon Bacon Fall Winter Brussels Sprout Bon Appétit California Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook brussels sprouts in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Spread brussels sprouts on rimmed baking sheet in single layer. Sprinkle with bacon, lemon slices, salt, and pepper; stir. Roast brussels sprouts until tender and beginning to brown, stirring every 10 minutes, about 30 minutes. Transfer to bowl and serve.
SPAGHETTI WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND BACON
A favorite side dish, caramelized brussels with bacon, becomes a hearty weeknight main.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; remove all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet.
- Add half of sprouts and cook, tossing occasionally, until tender and browned, about 7 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to plate with bacon. (If skillet is getting dark, add 1 to 2 tablespoons water and scrape up browned bits from bottom, leaving them in skillet.) Add 1 tablespoon oil; repeat with remaining sprouts. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 2 minutes less than package instructions. Drain, reserving 1 1/4 cups pasta water.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and garlic to skillet and cook over low, stirring, until just beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add pasta, reserved pasta water, and cheese; stir to coat, 2 minutes. Serve immediately, topped with bacon, brussels sprouts, and more cheese.
STEAMED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND BACON
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, until browned and crisp. With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel and set aside.
- Add the onion and shallots to the pan and saute for 5 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Add the Brussels sprouts (including any loose leaves), 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper, toss well, and cover. Cook for 5 minutes
- Add the butter and cook uncovered for 5 more minutes, until the sprouts are tender.
- Stir in the cooked bacon and balsamic vinegar and stir to deglaze the pan. Sprinkle lightly with fleur de sel and serve hot.
SHREDDED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND ONIONS
I love Brussels sprouts and think they have an undeserved bad reputation with so many because they are often overcooked. (Cooking Brussels sprouts releases sulfur compounds; when overcooked, they develop an unpleasant sulfurous flavor and smell.) In this recipe, adapted from Eating Well (October/November 2006), a small amount of bacon goes a long way to impart its wonderful, smoky flavor to the sprouts.
Provided by GaylaJ
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp (5 to 7 minutes); drain on paper towels, then crumble.
- Add onion and salt to the drippings in the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until tender and browned (about 3 minutes).
- Add water and mustard, scraping up any browned bits, then add Brussels sprouts and cook, stirring often, until tender (4 to 6 minutes).
- Stir in vinegar and top with the crumbled bacon.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON, CHESTNUTS, AND CREAM
At Thanksgiving, I caramelize brussel sprouts which brings out their buttery, mellow flavors. In this recipe, they meld together with bacon or pancetta, cream, onions and olives to make a spectacularly interesting dish.
Provided by Jonathan Waxman
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Cut the pancetta into ½-inch dice; dice the onions. Add the pancetta, onion, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan and cook until brown, 5-8 minutes. Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts.
- Smash the garlic cloves, then chop finely. Move the pancetta and onion to the sides of the pan. Add the remaining olive oil and the Brussels sprouts, cut-side down, to the center of the pan. Then add 1 tablespoon butter.
- Season evenly with salt and pepper.
- Add the chestnuts, olives, and garlic, and stir. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6-7 minutes.
- Add the remaining butter, cream, and water. Add the sage and thyme (optional). Reduce the heat and simmer until the Brussels sprouts are tender and the liquid has thickened, 10-15 minutes. Serve hot.
SAUTEED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH APPLES AND BACON
Brussels sprouts just may become your favorite part of the meal with this savory side dish from "Basic to Brilliant, Y'all," by Virginia Willis.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add brussels sprouts and cook until bright green and just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Decrease heat and add onion; cook, stirring, until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add apple and thyme; cook, stirring occasionally, until apple is golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- Add brussels sprouts and toss to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes; sprinkle with parsley and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a warmed serving platter and serve immediately.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND PEARL ONIONS
From LeGourmetTV. If using frozen vegetables, they should be fully thawed and drained before cooking.
Provided by DrGaellon
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, saute bacon until it renders its fat and bacon is crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- To the fat remaining in the pan, add Brussels sprouts. Let them sit in the hot pan without stirring for 2-3 minutes, until they are nicely browned. Turn over and repeat.
- Add pearl onions, butter and wine. Cover and cook about 15 minutes. Return bacon to pan and add red wine vinegar. Season to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.7, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 17.3, Sodium 100.9, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.6, Protein 4.2
CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND CIDER
This a sweet and slightly smoky Brussels sprout recipe that's great for Thanksgiving, or any time they are in season.
Provided by Spice Boy
Categories Vegetable
Time 37m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring 3 quarts of salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Blanche the brussels sprouts halves in the boiling water for 2 minutes, covered. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Over medium heat, melt 1 Tablespoon butter in a medium saute pan and add the bacon and onion. Saute until the bacon is nearly cooked and the onion is translucent, stirring frequently, 5 - 8 minutes.
- Push the bacon and onion to the edges of the pan and arrange the brussels sprouts in the pan in a single layer, with the cut side down. Leave them in the pan without stirring, letting them brown slightly, about 5 minutes.
- When brussels sprouts have caremelized, add the cider, chicken broth and sugar. Turn heat to med-high and bring the mixture to a medium boil. Cook until the liquid has reduced to a glaze and the brussells sprouts are cooked. If too much liquid boils away before brussels sprouts are tender, add additional liquid.
- Taste for salt level and season with salt and pepper. Add more sugar if desired.
- Remove from heat and stir in the remaining Tablespoon of butter until it is incorporated into the glaze.
Tips:
- Choose fresh Brussels sprouts: Look for sprouts that are firm and brightly colored, with no signs of wilting or bruising.
- Trim the Brussels sprouts: Cut off the stem end and any outer leaves that are damaged or discolored.
- Halve or quarter the Brussels sprouts: This will help them cook evenly.
- Cook the Brussels sprouts until they are tender: You can boil, steam, or roast them. If you are boiling or steaming, cook them for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender but still slightly firm. If you are roasting, cook them for 15-20 minutes, or until they are browned and slightly caramelized.
- Add bacon for extra flavor: Cook the bacon until it is crispy, then crumble it and add it to the Brussels sprouts.
- Season the Brussels sprouts: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options. You can also add other spices or herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, or paprika.
- Serve the Brussels sprouts immediately: They are best enjoyed hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Brussels sprouts and bacon are a classic combination that is both delicious and nutritious. This recipe is a great way to enjoy this classic dish. The Brussels sprouts are tender and flavorful, and the bacon adds a smoky, savory flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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