BELLA'S BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON

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This delicious twist on an underused vegetable is great as a side dish, or even as the main course. You can substitute red wine for the balsamic vinegar.

Provided by Bella

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Brussels Sprouts

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ pound bacon, diced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons butter
¼ onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and black pepper to taste
½ cup balsamic vinegar
1 ½ pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half
2 cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, but not crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving the grease in the skillet. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease and stir in the olive oil, butter, onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until the onion softens and the garlic lightly browns, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in the balsamic vinegar and bring to a simmer; cook until the liquid has reduced by 1/3. Add the reserved bacon, the halved Brussels sprouts, and the chicken stock. Stir, then bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the Brussels sprouts are tender, yet still slightly firm, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 26.1 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 835.6 mg, Sugar 9 g

giggity gobbler
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I might try making it again with some modifications.


Kabita Bhatta
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I would have liked the recipe to include more detailed instructions.


Sufiyan Prince
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These Brussels sprouts were a little too bland for my taste.


Deniz Yasar Kulbay
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Meh.


Herminah Senne
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Not bad.


Prince Tanvir
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I'll definitely be making these again.


Ramkumari Punmagar
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Yum!


Desiree Fahey
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Amazing! I made these Brussels sprouts for Thanksgiving dinner and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Muzammil ansari Muzammil ansari
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I followed the recipe exactly and my Brussels sprouts turned out soggy. I think I should have roasted them for a little less time.


USMAN ABDULFATAHI
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These Brussels sprouts were a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less balsamic vinegar.


Marge Gomez Ortiz
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I'm not a big Brussels sprouts fan, but these were actually really good. The bacon and balsamic vinegar made all the difference.


appolonieleontine
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Easy and delicious! I used frozen Brussels sprouts and they still turned out great. The bacon and balsamic vinegar really make this dish.


RC Fahim
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These Brussels sprouts were a hit! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor and the balsamic vinegar gave them a little tang. I will definitely be making these again.