Brussel Sprouts* Recipe
smoked bacon, sundried cherries, pickled mustard seeds, balsamic gastrique, maple crème fraiche
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Ingredients
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Brussels Sprouts
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Brussels Sprouts
Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts and cut them in half. Rinse under cold water and set aside.
- 2
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the smoked bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and crumble into pieces. Leave the bacon fat in the skillet.
- 3
Sauté the Brussels Sprouts
In the same skillet with the bacon fat, add the Brussels sprouts, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 8-10 minutes or until they are golden brown and tender.
- 4
Add Sundried Cherries
Add the sundried cherries to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 5
Prepare Balsamic Gastrique
In a separate saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and maple syrup over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and reduce until slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Serve
Remove the Brussels sprouts from heat, and stir in the pickled mustard seeds and crumbled bacon. Drizzle with balsamic gastrique and top with maple crème fraîche before serving.
