Saturday, December 28, 2013

Brussel Sprouts with Cranberries and Bacon

Ingredients

  • 10 cups water
  • Salt
  • 2 pounds Brussels sprouts
  • 5 or 6 pieces bacon, minced
  • 1 red onion, medium dice
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions


In a large pot, over high heat, bring the water to a boil. Generously salt the water and add the cleaned 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 Brussel 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. 

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