Thursday, November 25, 2010

2027. BRUSSELS SPROUTS with BACON, CRANBERRIES and PECANS

makes 4 servings


2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 shallot, diced
1 pound brussels sprouts, cleaned, quartered, blanched and drained
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons pecans, chopped

Cook the bacon in a pan and set aside reserving 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease. Add the shallots to the pan and cook in the bacon grease and saute until, tender about 3-5 minutes. Add the brussels sprouts to the pan, season with salt and pepper, toss in the grease and saute for a minute. Remove from heat and mix in the cranberries and pecans.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Kevin Lynch, Closet Cooking, October 31, 2009

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