These Bacon and Walnut Brussel Sprouts are a delicious glazed side dish that pairs perfectly with any of your favorite meals.
I never really was a fan of brussel sprouts until I made this recipe. I guess you can throw bacon on anything and it will taste good. The truth is, I am not even a huge fan of bacon but paired with brussel sprouts, yum! This is a salty side that will go well with any sweet meat dish.
Enjoy! XOXO San
How do you make Bacon and Walnut Brussel Sprouts?
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In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, and oil; set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, cut or crumble into pieces, and set aside. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of drippings in pan (if there aren’t enough drippings to equal 2 tbsp, add a little butter or oil).
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Heat drippings over medium-high then add shredded Brussel sprouts. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until just tender. Remove from heat and stir in bacon, walnuts, and dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
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SKILLET: So I am a total pan snob after having an assortment of brands in our cupboard over the years. After getting some Calphalon pans on sale at my local grocer, I won’t try anything more. They are affordable and durable – a win, win in our home..
MEASURING SPOONS: I have to have a metal set of measuring spoons on hand. The plastic ones just don’t last long in our house thanks in large part to the garbage disposal.
MIXING BOWLS: I love having a variety of sizes of mixing bowls. From small to large, I find that having at least 3 bowls of different sizes has been essential in my kitchen. I prefer Pyrex because of the durability.
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Bacon and Walnut Brussel Sprouts
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon walnut oil or oil of your choice
- 4 slices thick cut bacon
- 1 pound brussel sprouts trimmed and shredded (you can use the shredding blade on a food processor)
- 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts
- kosher salt to taste
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, and oil; set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, cut or crumble into pieces, and set aside. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of drippings in pan (if there aren’t enough drippings to equal 2 tbsp, add a little butter or oil).
- Heat drippings over medium-high then add shredded Brussel sprouts. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until just tender. Remove from heat and stir in bacon, walnuts, and dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
Kids review: Well, Aiden and Jersey liked them. In fact, Aiden loved them! And well, Jersey loved the bacon. Madden and Jordan took about an hour, literally an hour, to eat them. Yes, I am one of those Moms! You know, I grew up on “no thank you” helpings and I survived and so will they. I usually just make them try it, but tonight they made a deal with Dad that if they ate all of their helping they got to watch a little bit of a movie with him and Aiden. An hour later, Madden finished and got to watch 3 minutes, sigh. Next time guaranteed he won’t wait an hour.
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