Skillet Braised Brussels Sprouts Recipes

BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Trim Brussels sprout stems; using a paring knife, cut an "X" in the bottom of each. In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add sprouts; cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Cook and stir onion in bacon drippings until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost evaporated. Add Brussels sprouts; stir in bacon.

CREAM-BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Brussels sprouts and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sprouts are browned in spots, about 5 minutes.
• Pour in the cream, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the sprouts are tender and easily pierced with a fork, 30 to 35 minutes. The cream will have reduced in volume, and will have taken on a creamy beige color. Remove the lid, and stir in the lemon juice. Allow the sprouts to simmer a few minutes more until the cream thickens and coats the sprouts. Season to taste with additional salt and lemon juice before serving.

BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Melt butter with olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in butter mixture until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes; add Brussels sprouts and saute until slightly browned on edges, 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle bacon, chicken bouillon, red pepper flakes, and black pepper over the sprouts mixture; stir and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Pour wine over the sprouts mixture, reduce heat to low, place a lid on the pot, and simmer until the sprouts are desired tenderness, 10 to 15 minutes.

PAN FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers, and cook garlic, stirring often, until golden brown and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in onion and cook until soft, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts to the skillet and cook without stirring until the undersides of the sprouts turn golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir to turn sprouts over, and cook other sides until golden brown, another 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

PAN-ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add Brussels sprouts and season with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice and cook until Brussels sprouts start to brown on some leaves, about 3 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until sprouts are fork-tender, about 15 minutes.

BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Heat stockpot with heavy bottom over medium heat about 5 minutes or until very hot.
• Spray stockpot with cooking spray. Add Brussels sprouts; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Stir in wine. Add broth, salt and pepper. Cover; cook 5 minutes.
• Uncover; stir. Cook uncovered until all liquid has evaporated.
• Stir in butter, cranberries and walnuts. Once butter melts, cook 2 to 3 minutes longer. Remove from heat; pour into serving dish. Serve immediately.