We've packed a whole bunch of savory, sweet and tart flavors in this Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Dried Cranberries and Pecans that has the power to convert even non-brussels-sprouts-lovers.
Dried cranberries are a staple at our house. They are one of the items that Molly and Clara demand "so many" of at breakfast.
And because I love dried cranberries and brussels sprouts with equal fall-addict-passion, I decided that they deserve only the best.
And by the best...I mean bacon.
This is truly a one-pan dish. Just cook up all that bacon in a skillet and then sear the brussels sprouts in the rendered bacon fat.
Stir in some pecans and balsamic vinegar and slide in the oven until the sprouts are tender.
Sweet and tart dried cranberries get stirred in right at the end.
We can eat these straight out of the pan, but if you're feeling fancy, they make a simple, elegant side dish for a crowd.
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- Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes with Kale and Gruyere
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Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Dried Cranberries and Pecans
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 6 strips Bacon, chopped
- 1 lb Brussels Sprouts, halved (or quartered if they are too large to eat in one bite)
- ¼ cup Chicken Stock (can substitute water)
- 2 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 cup Pecan Halves
- 1 cup Dried Cranberries
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- 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 tablespoon of grease from the skillet. Return skillet to heat.
- 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.
- Cover skillet loosely with foil and transfer to oven. Bake until brussels sprouts are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 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.
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Angela Bishop
Brussels sprouts and Craisins® are meant to be together! Thanks for sharing the recipe! #client
Jess
I totally agree, Angela! They're a perfect match!
Wendy Byde
Oh my goodness, this looks amazing! My daughter has recently started eating Brussels Sprouts so I need to make this for her!
Tootsie
Enjoy