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Braised Brussels Sprouts with Shallots & Bacon

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Think you don’t like sprouts? This recipe builds layers of flavor by using bacon and shallots to create a base, gently braises the sprouts in chicken stock, and finishes it off with some coarsely ground pepper (and a little butter if you’re naughty). These sprouts are something greater than the sum of their parts (the bacon fat helps). Give them another chance!

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
  • 3 strips Bacon, Chopped
  • 1 whole Shallot, Thinly Sliced
  • ½ pounds Brussels Sprouts, Stemmed And Halved
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste
  • ½ cups Chicken Stock

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet (enameled cast iron is great) over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add bacon and cook until fat starts to render. Add shallots to the pan and sauté until starting to soften and brown, about 3 minutes.

Increase heat to medium-high and add Brussels sprouts to skillet; toss to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until sprouts are starting to brown in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.

Deglaze by adding chicken stock and stirring to scrape browned bits off the bottom of pan. Cover pan and braise for 5 minutes, then remove lid and simmer until much of liquid is evaporated, about 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste—probably only needs a good grind of pepper to finish it off.

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forsissya on 2.10.2011

My family loves brussel sprouts but this is their favorite. My daughter asks for these every holiday dinner and when she’s home from school. I use veggie broth since my hubby is allergic to chicken.

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