1853. BRUSSELS SPOURTS, BACON and FIGS

2 pounds brussels sprouts
6 strips of bacon, diced
4 fresh figs, cut into small pieces
salt and pepper to taste

Wash the brussels sprouts and drain them. Carefully slice the sprouts lenghthwise into thin strips (it will resemble confetti).

In a skillet over medium high heat, add the diced bacon and cook thoroughly. Remove the bacon bits from the skillet but leave the bacon grease. If the bacon produces an excessive amount of grease, remove some of it. You want enough to coat the pan and add flavor, but you don’t want the end result to be greasy.

Add the brussels sprouts to the pan and then season with the salt and pepper. Add the fig pieces and stir to coat everything. Cook for about four minutes and then add the bacon. Once the sprouts become a vibrant green and begin to wilt slightly, the dish is done. Remove it from the heat and serve.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Adventures in Shaw, Washington, DC, September 25, 2009, adventuresinshaw@gmail.com