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by Todd + Diane
If you love bacon and brussels sprouts, you’ll love our version of braised brussels sprouts. Enjoy!Update: Click here for more fabulousBrussels Sprouts Recipes.
Braised Brussels Sprouts Recipe
I think by now we’ve established that we like brussels sprouts. Between the balsamic roasted brussels sprouts recipe and the baked brussels sprouts with parmesan we have converted more than a few doubters to joys of this little cabbage-esque vegetable. It is one of our favorite rough-ages and over the years we’ve come up with recipes that allow these little bundles of goodness to shine and be enjoyed by many. Recently we’ve been preparing it in a way which makes everything better. Braised brussels sprouts with bacon is a fantastic side dish for all bacon AND brussels sprouts lovers.
This is a super simple recipe for braising brussels sprouts. Saute up a bit of bacon then add some chopped shallots for sweetness. After they have cooked and sweetened up a but,add in the green balls of joy, a bit of broth (we usually use chicken broth but feel free to use whatever kind you like or have on hand) and some soy sauce for seasoning and umami. Cover and braise until tender. Easy and delicious.
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The savory and slightly salty bite of the bacon combined with the tender sweet brussels sprouts is divine. Particularly with the added sweetness of the shallots and the “tying-in” element of the soy sauce. The ingredients and technique are so simple it is hard not to love it. Especially because of the bacon, since we all know that bacon makes everything better. Now if our garden brussels sprouts would just start producing some for us to eat so we wouldn’t have to go out and buy them.
above: render bacon fat then add shallots
Add soy sauce and broth, then braise brussels sprouts in liquid
Note on cooking times: Brussels sprouts can very tremendously in size, ranging from the size of a large egg to as small as a 5-cent coin. Make sure to adjust your cooking times depending on the size that you end up cooking. Also, try to select all the same sizes for consistent cooking.
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Here’s some cheesy roasted brussels sprouts if you’re craving extra cheese.
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Recipe
Yield: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 30 minutes mins
Total Time: 40 minutes mins
Note on cooking times: Brussels sprouts can very tremendously in size, ranging from the size of a large egg to as small as a 5-cent coin. Make sure to adjust your cooking times depending on the size that you end up cooking. Also, try to select all the same sizes for consistent cooking. This recipe is another favorite way to serve up brussels sprouts. First roasted up with a quick marinade, then tossed with an herbed lemon mustard dressing before serving.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) Brussels Sprouts (about), washed, cut in half (or quarters as long as they are about same size)
- 3-4 slices (slices) Bacon , cut into small pieces
- 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) minced Shallots (about 2 medium shallots)
- 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) Soy Sauce or Worcestershire
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chicken broth
- sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat pan on medium heat then add bacon. Cook up until bacon has rendered a good amount of the fat, about 5-10 minutes. Add shallots. Stir shallots well into the bacon, and cook shallots until they become fragrant and soft, but not burnt.
Add brussels sprouts to the pan and allow them to sear for about 3 minutes. Then add soy sauce and broth. Stir evenly.
Cover, and turn heat to low and allow brussels spouts to slowly braise in the liquid for about 15-20 minutes, or until the brussels sprouts are tender. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste
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Nutrition Information per Serving
Calories: 125kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 443mg, Potassium: 512mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 862IU, Vitamin C: 98mg, Calcium: 52mg, Iron: 2mg
Course: Side Dish, Vegetables
Cuisine: American
Calories: 125
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44 comments on “Braised Brussels Sprouts in Bacon and Shallots”
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Kevin Stumph — February 4, 2024 @ 7:57 pm Reply
A wonderful recipe that the whole family loved. As a strategy I tried to get the sprouts nice and dark before adding the liquid. Absolutely awesome.
Thank you for the recipe.
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Todd + Diane — February 8, 2024 @ 10:13 pm Reply
Thanks Kevin! so happy you and your family enjoyed the recipe.
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fiddler4me — November 24, 2015 @ 8:11 am Reply
This looks soooo yummy – can’t wait to try it. What I also like is that brussels sprouts and shallots are healthy (very low in salicylates and both are very nutritious).
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Amanda — November 22, 2012 @ 10:59 pm Reply
This is my favorite brussels sprouts recipe. I’ve made it several times and it’s something I crave! Thank you both for sharing it with the world because it’s so amazing. 🙂
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Michelle — November 28, 2011 @ 2:53 pm Reply
This looks amazing, and I’m hoping to make it for an upcoming dinner party. Can you tell me how many people the recipe serves?
Thanks!
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White on Rice Couple — November 28, 2011 @ 3:15 pm Reply
Hi Michelle,
This should serve approx. 4 as a side dish. In general for vegetable sides, you can figure a 1/4 lb per person. Hope you have a great party!-
Michelle — November 28, 2011 @ 3:17 pm
Wonderful! Thanks so much : ) I’m looking forward to it!
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Mark — November 12, 2011 @ 12:59 pm Reply
I use balsamic vinegar instead of the soy and then make a basalmic reduction to drizzle over the brussel sprouts just before serving. Out of this world flavor!
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Pam — March 20, 2011 @ 6:22 pm Reply
I like them best when they brown a bit once the liquid boils away!
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Rabbittrick — August 18, 2010 @ 8:20 pm Reply
Such terribly gorgeous foods – I tried brussel sprouts once, and fortune smiled on me that day because I tried it at a great restaurant and I’ve fallen in love with brussel sprouts ever since. I can’t wait to try these babies at home!
