How to Make Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

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Make Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

How to Make Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

The little cabbage that could. A delicious recipe that adds bacon, to help everyone fall in love with their least favorite vegetable.

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First, slow cook bacon on very low heat in a heavy bottomed pan. We are using a 10 inch stainless steel skillet. It's important to use very low heat so the bacon fat renders and caramelizes in the pan

First, slow cook bacon on very low heat in a heavy bottomed pan. We are using a 10 inch stainless steel skillet. It's important to use very low heat so the bacon fat renders and caramelizes in the pan

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I can't stress enough to cook the bacon low and slow. It takes patience but the outcome is worth it. Don't forget to flip the bacon at least once while it's cooking

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While the bacon is cooking, you can prep the brussels sprouts. Start by removing and discarding the first few damaged or dead leaves on each sprout

While the bacon is cooking, you can prep the brussels sprouts. Start by removing and discarding the first few damaged or dead leaves on each sprout

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Cut off excess stem and slice the sprout in half

Cut off excess stem and slice the sprout in half

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Now wash the sprout halves under cold running water. Using a pasta strainer makes this real easy.

Now wash the sprout halves under cold running water. Using a pasta strainer makes this real easy.

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Chop the 1/2 onion into pieces measuring about half an inch, then place aside

Chop the 1/2 onion into pieces measuring about half an inch, then place aside

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By this time the bacon should be done slow cooking in the skillet (20-25 Minutes). You will want to remove the bacon before it gets crispy and is still flimsy. I describe it as 70% cooked.

By this time the bacon should be done slow cooking in the skillet (20-25 Minutes). You will want to remove the bacon before it gets crispy and is still flimsy. I describe it as 70% cooked.

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Move the bacon to a plate and set aside. We use a paper towel to soak up some of the grease

Move the bacon to a plate and set aside. We use a paper towel to soak up some of the grease

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Spoon out some of the bacon grease leaving a little bit more than a tablespoon left in the skillet to cook the onions. Be sure to leave all that caramelized burnt-on-goodness (fond) in the pan.

Spoon out some of the bacon grease leaving a little bit more than a tablespoon left in the skillet to cook the onions. Be sure to leave all that caramelized burnt-on-goodness (fond) in the pan.

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Add the onions and sauté on medium heat until golden brown. The bacon grease and fond on the pan will give these onions an awesome flavor

Add the onions and sauté on medium heat until golden brown. The bacon grease and fond on the pan will give these onions an awesome flavor

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When the onions are done and sweating (8-10 minutes), remove from pan and into a bowl

When the onions are done and sweating (8-10 minutes), remove from pan and into a bowl

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Now add the Brussels Sprouts to the skillet on medium heat.

Now add the Brussels Sprouts to the skillet on medium heat.

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Then add 1/4 cup of chicken broth right away. The broth is added to help scrape up the fond on the bottom of the pan. I make sure to use hot broth so it doesn't reduce the temperature in the skillet

Then add 1/4 cup of chicken broth right away. The broth is added to help scrape up the fond on the bottom of the pan. I make sure to use hot broth so it doesn't reduce the temperature in the skillet

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Right after adding the chicken broth, use a wooden spatula to scrape off the fond on the bottom of the pan. After, cover with a lid to help steam cook the sprouts.

Right after adding the chicken broth, use a wooden spatula to scrape off the fond on the bottom of the pan. After, cover with a lid to help steam cook the sprouts.

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Continue to sauté the brussels sprouts adding in the rest of the chicken broth once the original amount reduces away. Make sure you've scraped up all the fond on the bottom of the pan. Cover again

Continue to sauté the brussels sprouts adding in the rest of the chicken broth once the original amount reduces away. Make sure you've scraped up all the fond on the bottom of the pan. Cover again

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Add salt and pepper to your personal taste and stir

Add salt and pepper to your personal taste and stir

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Now take your cooked bacon and chop into pieces about a quarter inch thick

Now take your cooked bacon and chop into pieces about a quarter inch thick

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Add the onions and bacon to the sprouts and cook covered until your brussels sprouts are tender. Be sure to stir regularly. Once finished move to a plate and serve. There shouldn't be much liquid left

Add the onions and bacon to the sprouts and cook covered until your brussels sprouts are tender. Be sure to stir regularly. Once finished move to a plate and serve. There shouldn't be much liquid left

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YEAH YUH!! Here's the finished product. Doesn't that look good?

YEAH YUH!! Here's the finished product. Doesn't that look good?

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Supplies

1 Pounds Brussels sprouts

3 Pieces of Bacon

½ Onion (chopped)

1 Cup Chicken Broth

Kosher Salt & Black pepper to taste

1 Thick bottomed skillet

Micah n' Eric Do Food

@Barb that's so great to hear! Thanks!

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Barb F.

made these tonight, my family just loooovvvved them. thank you so much for the guide.

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Kari Durst-Wahlberg

Love, love LOVE ur guides! Post more please! :)

Kari Durst-Wahlberg 6 months ago

Bumdii Leyland

Seriously! Bacon solves most of everything.

Bumdii Leyland last year

Yuri Quiaoit

This makes me hopeful in falling in love with brussels sprouts. Just add bacon ;)

Yuri Quiaoit last year

Micah n' Eric Do Food

@C.j. You're welcome! I'll be sure to check your guide as well

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Bumdii Leyland

*for*

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Bumdii Leyland

Micah, thanks for the inspiration. I made it tonight the way you put on your snapguide and I made one with my twist afterwards because my girls hate Brussels sprouts but love bacon. I made a snapguide on my own twist thank you inspiring.

Bumdii Leyland last year

Micah n' Eric Do Food

@BridgetteYou're welcome! Let me know how it turns out, hopefully the kids like it

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Micah n' Eric Do Food

@Priscilla Will do. thanks!

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Priscilla Perry-Johnson

Can't wait to try this recipe! OMG😱it looks Soooo good! Thanks! Keep'em comein

Priscilla Perry-Johnson last year

Micah n' Eric Do Food

Thank you!

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peggy conrad

you are an amazing cook. love this recipe

peggy conrad last year

Belinda Ballantine

I make sprouts like this too but at the end I grate lemon rind on which gives it a nice fresh kick.

Belinda Ballantine last year

Micah n' Eric Do Food

@Nick Sounds great. Thanks for your recommendation. I'm trying it next time

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Nick Hill

After sautéing the sprouts till they're a golden brown, deglaze the pan with a bit of white wine and butter, then toss till coated. I'd leave the onions out and use granny smith apple a la minute. Ps. Use double-smoked lardons!!!! To each their own :)

Nick Hill last year

Micah n' Eric Do Food

@Wanda You're welcome! Let's us know how it turns out

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Micah n' Eric Do Food

@Sheryl So good

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Sheryl Cleverly

This is super yummy! The bacon,plus cooking in chicken broth takes away the yucky taste! I also use 1teaspoon chopped garlic and cook with onions.

Sheryl Cleverly last year

Micah n' Eric Do Food

@Carizza Awesome! Let me know how it turns out

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carizza

looks great. definitely going to make this!

carizza last year

Micah n' Eric Do Food

Thank you Mauri!

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Mauri Bell

Looks delicious !!

Mauri Bell last year

Micah n' Eric Do Food

Thanks Can!

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Can Duruk

This looks really amazing!

Can Duruk last year

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Karen McKnight

I agree! Also cooking on low helps keep it flat and not curl up.

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Micah n' Eric Do Food

smart! I'll add it in. thanks

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Lindsay M

Maybe you could add a step a bit before saying to pre-warm the broth? Otherwise awesome guide!

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Beate Petruccelli

I love Brussels sprouts!!!! This is a great guide ( I used 1/2broth and 1/2 white wine) delicious!!!!!

Beate Petruccelli 3 weeks ago

Bumdii Leyland

OMG! I am hungry now! I am going cook this now and will let you know the result.

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Micah n' Eric Do Food

haha awesomeness. Go for it and let me know how you like it!

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Guy Ruff III 😏

My wife and I just bought the sprouts and now I'm diggin this guide. Thanks for making me so hungry. 😁

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