Elmo's Nightmare: Brussels Sprouts With Onions And Bacon

Serves: 3

Graciela O'Reilly

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

55

Sweetness

48

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1

Salt

4 cloves

Garlic (minced)

Directions:

1

In a large deep skillet, over a medium heat, add the bacon

2

Render the fat and cook until crisp and golden brown

3

At this point, add the onion and cook until translucent

4

Remove from heat and set aside

5

Fill a small saucepan with salted water and bring to a boil over medium heat

6

Add the sprout leaves and blanch for about 3 minutes

7

Transfer the leaves to a large bowl of iced water

8

Drain

9

Reheat the bacon and onion in the skillet until sizzling, then add the blanched sprout leaves and cook for another 2 minutes

10

Toss together well and finish with the butter and fresh tarragon

11

Season with salt and pepper, to taste and transfer to a serving bowl

12

Serve immediately