Description
Michael Symon’s brussels sprouts with bacon bring bold flavors to your table. Crispy bacon and caramelized sprouts create a delicious side dish you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb (226 g) bacon, cut into small pieces
- 2 dozen (24) brussels sprouts, trimmed & halved
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bacon Rendering: Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, cooking until golden and crisp for 4-5 minutes while stirring occasionally to ensure uniform browning.
- Sprout Preparation: Transfer crispy bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, maintaining the rendered bacon fat in the skillet, then reduce heat to medium-low and add trimmed Brussels sprouts, coating them thoroughly in the fragrant bacon drippings.
- Cooking Process: Cover the skillet and let Brussels sprouts simmer for 5-6 minutes, periodically shaking the pan to promote even cooking and prevent adherence to the surface.
- Final Integration: Reintroduce the crispy bacon pieces to the skillet, gently stirring to distribute and warm them with the Brussels sprouts, then continue cooking uncovered for an additional 2-3 minutes to develop a caramelized exterior while preserving a tender interior.
- Seasoning and Serving: Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed, and serve immediately while hot to showcase the rich bacon flavor and perfectly cooked Brussels sprouts.
Notes
- Maximize Bacon Flavor: Use thick-cut bacon for a more robust, crispy texture that infuses deeper flavor into the Brussels sprouts.
- Control Cooking Heat: Medium-low heat prevents burning and ensures even caramelization of Brussels sprouts while maintaining their tender interior.
- Prevent Soggy Sprouts: Shake the skillet occasionally during cooking to promote even heat distribution and prevent sticking or uneven browning.
- Perfect Seasoning Technique: Add salt and pepper gradually, tasting as you go to achieve the ideal balance of savory bacon and vegetable flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg