Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries and Bacon

Name: Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries and Bacon
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 5 or 6 pieces bacon, minced; 10 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 2 Tbsps brown sugar; 2 kilograms Brussels sprouts; 4 Tbsps butter, divided; 237 milliliters fresh or dried cranberries; 1 medium red onion, medium dice; 59 milliliters red wine vinegar; 10 servings Salt; 2 liters water

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries and Bacon might be a good recipe to expand your side dish repertoire. This recipe serves 10. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 140 calories, 7g of protein, and 5g of fat. Head to the store and pick up water, salt, cranberries, and a few other things to make it today. It is perfect for Christmas. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 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.

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Brussels Sprouts

Sprouts

Water

Salt

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Pot

In the meantime, in a large saucepan over medium heat fry the bacon until crisp, stirring occasionally.

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Bacon

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Sauce Pan

Remove bacon from the pan to a plate lined with a paper towel. Crumble the bacon and set aside.

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Bacon

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Paper Towels

Frying Pan

Leave the bacon fat in the pan and add the red onions and 3 tablespoons of the butter.

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Red Onion

Bacon Drippings

Butter

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Frying Pan

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.

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Red Wine Vinegar

Brown Sugar

Onion

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.

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Cracked Black Peppercorns