Choucroute-Style Brussels Sprouts
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
Description
Brussels sprouts get a bad rap but they can actually be crisp and delicious if prepared correctly. This dish does them justice.
Ingredients
100 g bacon, preferably streaky or leg, cubed
olive oil
½ onion, very finely sliced
salt and pepper
50 ml white wine
½ C (125 ml) vegetable or chicken stock
300 g Brussels sprouts, halved
small handful of parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
Place the bacon into a cold saucepan and place over a low heat. Leave for about 10 minutes until the fat has rendered out, then increase the heat slightly to crisp up the bacon cubes. Once crisp, remove the pieces from the pan. Lower the heat and add a little bit of olive oil to the bacon fat, then add the onion. Cook over a medium heat until the onion is completely soft.
Raise the heat again and add the white wine. Allow to reduce for a few minutes. Then add the stock you’re using and finally, the Brussels sprouts. Cook over a medium-high for about 10 minutes. You want the liquid to reduce and cook the sprouts but you still want them to retain their bright green colour, as well as a little crunch, so be careful not to overcook them.
When your sprouts are ready, add the bacon and the chopped parsley and stir once to combine. Turn out on onto a platter and serve immediately.
