Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Dried Cranberries and Pecans | Inquiring Chef
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Dried Cranberries and Pecans
20 mins prepServes 6
Sweet and savory, this side dish with pan-seared brussels sprouts and crispy bacon is sure to be a hit. Best of all, it comes together in one pan. This is great with roast chicken or pork or makes a great dish to bring to a potluck in the fall.
0 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
1 Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add chopped bacon. Cook until bacon is crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper-towel lined plate and pour off all but about 2 Tablespoons of grease from the skillet. Return skillet to heat.
2 Add brussels sprouts to skillet with a pinch of salt. Saute until brussels sprouts are golden brown on the outside (but not cooked all the way through), 4 to 5 minutes. Pour stock and vinegar over sprouts and stir in pecan halves.
3 Cover skillet loosely with foil and transfer to oven. Bake until brussels sprouts are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
4 Remove skillet from heat and stir in cranberries and lemon zest. Taste and season with some more salt and pepper, if needed. Top with bacon.
