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brussel sprouts with bacon and beer

Recipe by
Louise Casey

Shared at the April 15 Curious Cuisiners meeting by Janine Woodsford

yield 6 -8
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For brussel sprouts with bacon and beer

  • 2 lb
    brussel sprouts
  • 6 oz
    thick cut bacon, chopped
  • 1
    shallot, peeled and sliced
  • 12 oz
    bottle beer, something light and crisp
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • pinch
    crushed red pepper

How To Make brussel sprouts with bacon and beer

  • 1
    Trim the ends of each Brussel sprout, removing excess leaves. Cut the sprouts in half leaving the smallest sprouts whole.
  • 2
    Place a large skillet over medium heat Add the chopped bacon and sauté until crisp.
  • 3
    Add the sliced shallots. Sauté another 2-3 minutes to soften. Then add the Brussel sprouts. Stir and sear the sides of the sprouts for 4-5 minutes.
  • 4
    Pour the bottle of beer into the skillet. Add the salt and both peppers. Bring to a simmer and lower the heat a little. Stir and simmer until the beer has reduced to a glaze and the sprouts are cooked through, 12-15 minutes.

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