Bacon-Braised Brussels Sprouts

This recipe has been used in my house for about a year now and we love it.

Its a Tyler Florence recipe, & no offense to him, i usually don't like his recipes. But this one is a winner.

Bacon-Braised Brussel Sprouts

by Tyler Florence

1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, washed,and cut in half

4 ounces (about 1/2 cup) bacon, cut into small squares

1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed, plus 2 cloves, roughly chopped

4 sprigs thyme, plus 2 sprigs thyme, leaves only, chopped

2 cups low-sodium chicken stock

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

1 cup panko bread crumbs

2 sprigs rosemary, leaves only, chopped

Extra-virgin olive oil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Take a large pan and set over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until fat renders 2 to 3 minutes. Add the smashed garlic clove, thyme sprigs and Brussels sprouts and cook gently until slightly caramelized. Add stock and reduce heat to a simmer. Season with salt and a little pepper, cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until tender. Remove lid and add a splash of vinegar and reduce until syrupy, 2 to 3 minutes.

this one was a little bacon-heavy lol

After Brussels sprouts are done cooking, put them in oven safe dish. In sheet tray and toss bread crumbs with rosemary, thyme leaves and chopped garlic, then drizzle with a little olive oil and salt and pepper. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture and Parmigiano over Brussels sprouts and bake in a hot oven until golden and crispy.

 

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I had a nice Memorial Day yesterday, went to the parade like we do every year, got some breakfast out, & brought my grandpa & great-grandparents' graves some flowers(grandpas both vets too) in the cemetery the parade ends at. Its the most beautiful cemetery i've seen in person, right on a lake & its has a few hills in it also. I'll take a few pictures next time i go.

..oh & Blogger is finally letting me upload pictures!