BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND ONION
* Exported from MasterCook *
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND ONION
Recipe By : Good Food Magazine Nov. 1987
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables Holidays
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 lbs fresh Brussels sprouts -- trimmed
or 1 lg. bag frozen
salt
6 oz bacon -- diced
2 small onions -- diced
6 Tbsp unsalted butter
pepper -- freshly ground
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
Heat large pot of water to boiling. Salt water, add Brussels sprouts and cook just until tender, about 8 minutes.OR use preferred method to cook frozen Brussels sprouts until just hot.
Drain and cool sprouts under running water. Cut each in half through the stem end.
Heat large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 3 Tablespoons fat.
Add onions and 1 Tablespoon butter to skillet; cook over medium heat until soft, about five minutes. Remove onions with slotted spoon. Pour off fat and wipe out skillet.
Add remaining 5 Tablespoons butter to skillet and heat over medium
heat. Add sprouts and cook until lightly browned, about ten minutes. Add bacon and onions. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with vinegar and heat through. Serve hot.
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NOTES : This recipe has become a holiday tradition with Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey.
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