aunti shirley's maple-bacon brussel sprouts

Name: Aunti Shirley's maple-bacon brussel sprouts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 - 10 oz pkgs brussel sprouts, trimmed; 1 - 6 oz bag pearl onions, red if you can get them, peeled; 6 slice(s) maple-flavored bacon; 1/4 cup(s) chicken broth; 2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 2 tablespoon(s) pure maple syrup; 2 teaspoon(s) fresh thyme, chopped

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75 Pinches

sherry monfils

worcester, MA

Updated on Dec 4, 2012

I never liked brussel sprouts until my aunt made these for me.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 - 10 oz pkgs brussel sprouts, trimmed
1 - 6 oz bag pearl onions, red if you can get them, peeled
6 slices maple-flavored bacon
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped

How To Make aunti shirley's maple-bacon brussel sprouts

Step 1

In medium pot, over high heat, cook brussel sprouts and pearl onions in boiling water for about 3 mins. Drain.

Step 2

In skillet, over med-high heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet onto paper towels. Discard all but 2 tbsp bacon fat from skillet. Coarsely chop bacon when cooled.
Step 3

Add to skillet, the chicken broth, lemon juice, maple syrup, thyme and brussel sprout mix. Cook 5 mins, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Season w/ salt and pepper. Sprinkle w/ chopped bacon.
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