Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Raisins
A savory and sweet side dish combining crispy bacon, tender Brussels sprouts, and golden raisins in a flavorful broth-based sauce. The dish balances smoky, tart, and sweet flavors with a delightful mix of textures.
Ingredients
- •1 teaspoon olive oil
- •2 slices bacon
- •4 cups Brussels sprouts
- •1 to taste salt and pepper
- •¼ cup golden raisins
- •1 medium shallot
- •1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- •½ cup low-salt chicken broth
- •2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Using tongs, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Let cool. Coarsely crumble. (Make sure crumbled bacon is unreachable by children, or it will disappear before you need it again.)
5 min
- 2.
While bacon cools, add brussels sprouts to drippings in skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until well browned in spots and beginning to soften, 5-7 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add raisins, shallot, and butter; cook, stirring often, until shallot is soft, about 3 minutes. Add broth to skillet; increase heat and bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until broth has evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Stir in vinegar and crumbled bacon. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
12 min
