Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries and Bacon
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries and Bacon might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 10. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 140 calories, 7g of protein, and 5g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is perfect for Christmas. Head to the store and pick up butter, onion, salt, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes.
Instructions
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 the red onions and 3 tablespoons of the 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 reserved bacon and cranberries. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste, and transfer to a serving bowl to serve.