St Patty’s Day Brussel Sprouts

2014-12-16

Cuisine: American

An interesting way to present these much maligned vegetable to doubters This recipe serves 6

Ingredients

4 cups brussel sprouts, outer leaves removed and then halved
2 quarts lightly salted boiling water
1/4 lb bacon, chopped Pork, cured, bacon, raw
1 tsp minced garlic Garlic, raw
2 tsbp white wine
1/2 cup heavy cream (or half and half) Cream, fluid, heavy whipping
salt and pepper Peppers, sweet, red, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves Spices, thyme, ground

Method

Step 1

Cook Brussel sprouts in boiling water over medium high heat for about 7-8 mins until just tender. Drain and set aside. While they are cooking render bacon in a large saute pan over medium heat until cooked more minute Lower heat to low, then pour in white wine. Stir in cream and simmer until cream is slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper and thyme..

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