Brussels Sprout Leaves With Bacon Recipes

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Brown bacon in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Add extra-virgin olive oil to the pan, 1 turn. Add shallots to the pan and saute 1 to 2 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts and coat in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook Brussels sprouts 2 to 3 minutes to begin to soften, then add broth. Bring broth to a bubble, cover and reduce heat to medium low. Cook 10 minutes, until tender. Transfer sprouts to a serving dish with a slotted spoon and top with cooked bacon bits.

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.

BRUSSELS SPROUT LEAVES WITH BACON

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large saucepan.
• Remove any torn or discolored outer leaves from the spouts and then trim and cut out cores.
• Add sprouts to the boiling water and blanch for 3-5 minutes; drain and fince with cold water until cool enough to handle. Separate sprouts into leaves and blot dry with paper towels (they can be prepared one day ahead and placed in plastic bag in the fridge).
• In a skilled cook bacon over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings.
• Reduce heat to medium low and add sprout leaves, bacon pieces, thyme, salt and pepper. Saute for 2-5 minutes, tossing gently or until heated through.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts, bacon, olive oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking sheet. Roast, stirring halfway through cooking, until sprouts are tender and lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic glaze; serve warm.