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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Onion

It's the perfect holiday side dish!

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Onion

David Cook

Servings

4-6

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Cuisine

American

Category

Side

Tip: Don't stir this one too much - let those Brussels get brown!

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Onion

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. bacon, thick sliced (peppered, if desired), diced

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1# Brussels sprouts, whole

  • 4 oz assorted pearl onions, or cipollini onions

  • 5 cloves garlic, smashed

  • 5 sprigs thyme

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 cup chicken demi-glace

  • 1 sprig rosemary

Directions

  1. Heat a large pan to medium heat.  Add the bacon and render until crispy.  Remove to a paper towel lined plate.

  2. Add the butter to the bacon fat. When melted, add the brussels sprouts and pearl onions.  Do not stir – let them caramelize.  Flop over to the other side and add the garlic and thyme to the pan.  Let caramelize on the other side, add the black pepper, demi glace, and rosemary, and reserved bacon and bake in a preheated 425 degrees oven until the brussels sprouts are cooked, about 10-15 minutes.
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