Friday, November 12, 2010

brussel sprouts with apple and bacon

So I know I posted a recipe a lot like this the other day, but I went to Albertsons and they gave me this holiday little recipe book and there was this recipe in there. I had everything so I gave it a try, and I liked it better than the other one! ( although that might be because I didn't burn the bacon and brussel sprouts this time) So here it is!

Ingredients:
12 oz brussel sprouts, quartered
1 fuji or gala apple, cut in 1/2 inch dice
1 red onion, cut in 1/2 inch dice
3 slices applewood smoked bacon or good quality bacon, cut in 1/4 inch strips
1 TB canola oil
3/4 tsp kosher salt
2 TB lemon juice

Directions:
Place the oil, bacon and onions in a saute pan, on medium heat. Stir constantly and cook 4-5 minutes to caramelize. The onions should be golden and the bacon fairly crispy.

Add the apples, brussel sprouts and salt and continue cooking for another 5-8 minutes. Stir occasionally, but you want to let sit still in the pan long enough to sear and color.

When all are nice, seared, golden brown, but brussel sprouts are still partially crisp, turn off heat and add lemon juice. Stir and remove from pan to stop cooking process. Serve warm.

Note: when I did this I had about a half of pound bacon left (about 5-6 slices) from a previous recipe so I just used the rest, and I thought the ratio frm bacon to brussel sprouts was perfect. I also cut the bacon to more between a half inch to an inch. I also only used half of a sweet onion. I loved this dish!