Caramelized Brussels Sprouts With Cranberries and Bacon
I saw Chef Robert Irvine make these on the Food Network and I just had to try them. I adjusted the recipe for 4 people but I'm presenting the original recipe here. Absolutely delicious!
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 10cups water
- 4lbs Brussels sprouts
- 5 -6
- 1
- 4
- 1⁄4cup red wine vinegar
- 2tablespoons brown sugar
- 1
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DIRECTIONS
- In a large pot over high heat, bring the water to a boil. Generously salt the water and add the Brussels sprouts. Cook the sprouts until medium tenderness has been reached, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, in a large saucepan over medium heat fry the bacon until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from the pan to a plate lined with a paper towel. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
- Leave the bacon fat in the pan and add red onion and 3 tablespoons of butter. Saute until the onions are translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in the red wine vinegar and brown sugar and cook until the liquid is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
- Drain the Brussels sprouts from water and add to pan with the onions. Stir to coat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Stir in the resrved bacon and cranberries. Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper; to taste and transfer to a serving bowl.
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