Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cider Vinegar
Brussels Sprouts Recipe from EatingWell.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: N/A
Serving size: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1 cup water
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 slices center-cut bacon, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup cider vinegar (see Tip)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Combine Brussels sprouts, water, and ¼ tsp of salt in a skillet.
- Bring the water to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered for 5-7 minutes. The Brussels should be tender. Drain.
- In the same skillet, cook bacon over medium for 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp. Drain the bacon grease on a paper towel.
- Add oil, shallot, and garlic to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the shallots are tender.
- Whisk in vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, mustard, pepper, and the remaining ¼ tsp salt. Cook, uncovered, for 6 to 8 minutes or until it has become slightly thick. Stir in the Brussels; heat through.
- Springle Brussels sprout mixture with bacon and drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp honey.