Thursday, January 10, 2019

Maple-Glazed Brussels Sprouts

7 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped (or vegetarian substitute)
3 lbs. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
Kosher salt
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
1/4 c. pure maple syrup
2 T. red wine vinegar
1/4 t. cayenne pepper

Cook bacon or vegetarian substitute and set aside. If using bacon, strain drippings and reserve.

Add 3/4 c. water to a pot and bring to a simmer. Add Brussels sprouts and 1/2 t. salt and cook, covered, shaking pot often, until barely tender, 4-6 min.

Uncover and turn heat to medium-high. Add 2 T. reserved drippings or oil, if not using bacon, then shallots, and cook, tossing occasionally, until Brussels sprouts are golden brown, 2-3 min.

Add maple syrup, vinegar, and cayenne pepper, and cook, tossing occasionally, until glazed, about 2 min. Toss with reserved bacon or substitute and serve immediately.

Serves 8.

Adapted from Good Housekeeping magazine, Nov. 2018, p. 135. 

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