Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2007

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Ultimate Thanksgiving

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (15)

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Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

12 ounces thickly sliced lean bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
1 Spanish onion, thinly sliced
8 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise
2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved, if desired
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sugar, optional

Directions

In a large, deep skillet, cook the bacon over moderately-high heat until browned, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain. Add the onion and garlic to the pan, reduce the heat to moderate and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the softened vegetables from the pan and set aside. Add the Brussels sprouts in batches and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown on the outside. Add the reserved bacon and vegetables to the Brussels sprouts in the pan along with salt and pepper, to taste, and a pinch of sugar. Cover skillet with a lid and cook, stirring occasionally, until sprouts are just tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

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holly richmond, VA 02-05-2010
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I need more practice cooking this one!
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Aww man! I think I like brussels sprouts, but I'm still working on finding a recipe! This was the first time I cooked them,... and they got a little browned- oops! At least they weren't mushy. You have to watch them! Also, I used red onion since that's what I had! Maybe that wasn't the best... I don't think I will make it again because I really don't need an excuse to put bacon grease all over a vegetable. Why not just have a BLT!?! ;)Read more
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dana astoria, NY 12-04-2009
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never liked brussel sprouts until now
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I LOVE this recipe. I love being able to buy brussel sprouts and say I am making them to everyone's chagrin. This recipe... will make the most picky eater love this veggie. Read more
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Jeanne Rochester Hills, MI 11-22-2009
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Best Brussel Sprouts I've ever had
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Like a lot of people, I never liked Brussel Sprouts. However, since I love and trust Emeril, I tried it. The only thing... that I did differently is that I added 2 small bags of dried cranberries when everything else was into the dish and cooked the sprouts for the last 10 to 12 minutes. Took it to my church for our pre-Thanksgiving dinner. By the time the 3rd table was called to the buffet, my huge dish of sprouts (I cooked 3lbs of sprouts) was gone. Everyone came up to me asking for the recipe. The people who did not get a chance to get a helping, heard how good they were and I've e-mailed this to several people when I got home this afternoon. The dried cranberries made it look so festive and complimented the bacon. HOORAY and thank you Emeril. You can always be depended upon and I will try many more of your recipes!! Jeanne Rinehart Rochester Hills, MIRead more
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Randy Denver, CO 03-18-2009
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I didn't think I liked Brussel Sprouts
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Growing up, I hated brussel sprouts and never thought that I would eat them. I have a friend that loves them and I had him... over for dinner and thought it would be nice to make these for him. I could not believe it. They were great. I chalk it up to the bacon! The only thing I changed about the recipe it while it was sitting in the pan for the last 12-15 minutes, I added a few tablespoons of butter to give it a liquid in the pan. Leave it to bacon and butter to make me like a vegetable!Read more
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Traci Buford, GA 12-14-2008
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Excellent Side Dish!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made these for Thanksgiving this year and they were a hit. Would be a great side with any type of meat.
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Jennifer Fort Collins, CO 11-27-2008
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Yum!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is definitely our favorite way to prepare brussel sprouts. I don't remove everything from the pan and it turns out... fine. Made them last night with beef tenderloin/ mushroom ragout. Absolutely perfect!Read more