No Reviews
You must be logged in to post a review.
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Shallots & Bacon
x
Print Options
Description
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.
Related Recipes
Prep: Cook:
Serves: 4 Level: Easy
Prep: Cook:
Serves: 6 Level: Easy
Prep: Cook:
Serves: 4 Level: Easy
Prep: Cook:
Serves: 20 Level: Easy
Prep: Cook:
Serves: 8 Level: Easy
One Comment
Leave a Comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.
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.