Brussels Sprouts with Heaps of Bacon

Name: Brussels Sprouts with Heaps of Bacon
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 lb. slab bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 tsp. canola oil; 2 lb. Brussels sprouts, halved; Kosher salt; 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided; 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Oct 28, 2019

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Yields:

Total Time:

40 mins

Cal/Serv:

210

Chef Erling Wu-Bower shares his family-favorite sprout recipe, studded with big chunks of salty slab bacon.

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Ingredients

1 lb. slab bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tsp. canola oil
2 lb. Brussels sprouts, halved
Kosher salt
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

Directions

1. Step 1In large heavy-bottomed skillet, cook bacon on medium until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels and reserve bacon fat from pan.
2. Step 2Heat oil in skillet on medium-high. Working in batches, add sprouts, flat side down, in single layer to skillet. Once sprouts are sizzling, add 1 tablespoon reserved bacon fat, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp butter. Cook sprouts until flat sides are dark mahogany brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer sprouts to plate. Repeat with remaining sprouts.
3. Step 3When all sprouts are cooked, add bacon and 1 tablespoon butter to skillet. Return sprouts to skillet and toss until heated through. Add vinegar and simmer until reduced slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (per serving): About 210 calories, 15 g fat (6 g saturated), 10 g protein, 435 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber

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