Pan-Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Name: Pan-Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar; 1 lb Brussels Sprout; 1 tbsp Butter; 0.5 cup Chicken Stock; 1 clove Garlic; 0.5 tsp Salt & Pepper; 4 slices Thick-Cut Bacon

Side Dish 🥗 American Low-Carb Gluten-Free Paleo 🦴Comfort-Food

Pan-Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon pairs caramelized sprouts with crisp bacon and a glossy butter-balsamic glaze. The balance of smoky, tangy, and lightly sweet notes makes this side dish stand out alongside roasted meats or weeknight chicken. It’s a comforting, richly flavored vegetable dish that suits holidays and casual dinners alike.

Prep10 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Cook the bacon in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat until just crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Move it to a paper towel-lined plate, keeping the bacon grease in the skillet.
2

Set the Brussels sprouts in the skillet cut-side down. Raise the heat to medium-high and sauté in the bacon grease until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
3

Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4

Pour in the chicken stock and cover the skillet with a lid; simmer until the Brussels sprouts are bright green, 3 to 5 minutes. Take off the lid and continue simmering until the liquid evaporates and the sprouts reach the desired tenderness, 3 to 5 more minutes.
5

Take the skillet off the heat. Add the bacon, butter, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper; stir until the butter melts.