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Brussels Sprout Leaves with Bacon




Source of Recipe


Women's Day Holiday Cooking -


Recipe Introduction


Serves:8, Prep: 20 min; Cook: 25 min


List of Ingredients




10 oz fresh brussels sprouts
Salt to taste
6 oz slab bacon, diced
1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Recipe



1. Bring a large pot of slightly salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, remove any torn or discolored outer leaves from the brussels sprouts. Trim the bases and cut out and discard the cords.

Plunge the trimmed brussels sprouts into boiling water and blanch just until the leaves begin to open slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon to colander. Rinse under cold water and separate leaves. Leave boiling water in pot.

2. Add leaves to boiling water and cook until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water, then blot dry.


3. Cook bacon over medium heat in a large skillet until rendered but not yet crisp, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and add brussels sprouts leaves, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir gently until hot. Transfer to serving bowl. Serve.