Although I’m posting this while doing “important food research” in what’s become our second home of New Orleans, fresh brussels sprouts are readily available back in Canada right now and here’s the perfect recipe for them: Earthy brussels sprouts and (you know me) bacon! The trick to making this in thirty minutes or less is to prepare the brussels sprouts while the bacon is already cooking. Trim a thin slice off the end, then halve the sprout lengthwise, leaving the loose leaves behind. To get that critical, sweet caramelization, don’t stir the sprouts too often while cooking.
Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
8 strips bacon – cut into matchsticks 1 onion – chopped 1 ½ pounds Brussels sprouts – trimmed and halved 1 teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepperPreparation:
Place a large frying pan on medium heat. Once hot, add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally for eight minutes or until nearly brown.
Stir in the onion and cook, stirring occasionally for three minutes.
Add the Brussels sprouts and cook for twelve minutes, stirring only every three minutes.
Sprinkle on the salt and pepper, stir to evenly distribute and serve immediately.