Description
Michael Symon’s Brussels sprouts with bacon blend savory, smoky flavors into a irresistible side dish. Crispy bacon and caramelized sprouts create a perfect harmony that will make you crave more with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- ½ pound (226 grams) bacon, cut into small pieces
Vegetables:
- 2 dozen (24 pieces) Brussels sprouts, trimmed & halved
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Render the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until golden and crisp, approximately 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning.
- Transfer the crispy bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and carefully add trimmed Brussels sprouts to the skillet, gently tossing to coat them thoroughly in the aromatic bacon drippings.
- Cover the skillet and allow the Brussels sprouts to simmer for 5-6 minutes, occasionally shaking the pan to promote even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Reintroduce the crispy bacon pieces to the skillet, stirring gently to distribute and warm them through with the Brussels sprouts.
- Continue cooking uncovered for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring the Brussels sprouts develop a beautiful caramelized exterior while maintaining a tender interior.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately while hot, allowing the rich bacon flavor and perfectly cooked Brussels sprouts to shine.
Notes
- Bacon’s Sizzling Symphony: Crisp up those strips until they reach a golden-brown perfection, crackling with irresistible texture and deep, rich flavor.
- Sprout Softening Strategy: Gently coax Brussels sprouts into a tender submission through careful simmering, transforming their raw edges into a velvety, inviting bite.
- Heat Management Mastery: Monitor your cooking surface like a culinary guardian, adjusting temperatures to prevent burning and maintain a delicate cooking balance.
- Seasoning Secret Weapon: Sprinkle salt and pepper with a confident hand, understanding that these simple crystals unlock layers of hidden flavor in every ingredient.
- Moisture Manipulation Trick: Let rendered bacon fat become your flavor conductor, creating a glossy, rich coating that elevates the entire dish from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Texture Touchdown: Aim for a magical contrast between the crisp bacon and the silky-smooth Brussels sprouts, creating a harmonious dance of culinary textures.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg