Caramelized Brussel Sprouts

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Brussels sprouts

• 1/3 cup of shaved Parmegiano Regiano 

• 4 slices of Bacon

• 1/4 cup Brown sugar

• 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar

• 1 tbsp Apple Cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire

• 1 tbsp Honey

• 3 tbsp Olive oil

• 1/4 tsp Salt

• 1/4 tsp Pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit. 

2. After rinsing the brussels sprouts, trim the tip of the bottoms and cut them in half, lengthwise. Place brussels sprouts in a bowl and toss them with the salt, pepper, and olive oil. 

3. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, flipping them after 25 minutes.

4. In a sauce pan, over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crisp. Then remove them and place them on a sheet of paper towel to cool. Once cool, use your fingers to break them up into small pieces. 

5. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire, and honey. Bring a sauce pan to medium heat and add the mixture. Stir the mixture every few seconds to allow the sugar to melt. Let the sauce simmer and reduce into a glaze, about 3 minutes. 

6. When the brussels sprouts are done, remove them from the oven and place them in a bowl. Add the bacon and the shaved parmegiano to the bowl and toss them together. Slowly pour some of the sauce over the brussels.

7.  Toss the sauce and add more as is needed. Serve right away.

Urban Cowgill 2015  (updated 2024)

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