Braised Brussels sprouts are a quick and easy side dish for any meal. After being quickly sauteed in bacon grease, the Brussels sprouts are skillet-braised in chicken stock until tender then finished with a buttery balsamic and bacon pan sauce.
Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::15 mins
Total Time::25 mins
Servings::4
Ingredients
4 slices thick-cut bacon, sliced into 1/4-inch strips, or more to taste
1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced, or more to taste
½ cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon butter, or to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Cook bacon in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat until just crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving bacon grease in the skillet.
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Place Brussels sprouts in the skillet with the cut-sides down. Increase heat to medium-high and saute in the bacon grease until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Pour in chicken stock and cover skillet with a lid; simmer until Brussels sprouts are bright green, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the lid and continue simmering, until liquid is evaporated and sprouts are at desired tenderness, 3 to 5 more minutes.
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Remove skillet from the heat. Add bacon, butter, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper; stir until butter is melted.
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Recipe Tips
Use a skillet large enough to cook Brussels sprouts in a single layer. This will enable them to brown more evenly.
If you like your sprouts softer, add a little more stock and braise them for longer.