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Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
25 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts
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
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon butter, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Cook the bacon in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat until it reaches your desired level of crispiness, taking about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve the rich, savory grease left in the skillet for later use.
2
Next, add the Brussels sprouts to the skillet with their cut sides facing down. Turn up the heat to medium-high and cook in the reserved bacon grease until they develop a beautiful golden brown color, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Add the minced garlic and cook for just a moment, allowing its aroma to fill the air, approximately 30 seconds.
4
Pour in some chicken stock and cover the skillet with a lid; let it simmer gently until the Brussels sprouts have transformed into vibrant, bright green vegetables, taking around 3 to 5 minutes.
5
Remove the lid and continue cooking, allowing the liquid to evaporate and the sprouts to reach your desired level of tenderness, adding another 3 to 5 minutes.
6
Finally, remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the cooked bacon, melted butter, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until everything is well combined.