How to Make Brussels Sprouts with Lardons (Bacon/Pancetta)

Chou Bruxelles (Brussels Sprouts) are a popular ingredient in French cuisine. They are quite versatile, complementing most meat dishes. In this recipe, the Brussels Sprouts are cooked in a little rendered bacon grease, simmered in chicken broth, and sprinkled with bacon.

This recipe yields 4 servings with a preparation and cooking time totaling 30 minutes.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1lb Brussels Sprouts
• 5 slices of bacon
• 1 cup chicken broth
• Salt and pepper

1. Place bacon or pancetta in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook until crisp, then remove from skillet and place on a paper towel lined plate.

2. Wash, trim, and half Brussels Sprouts. Place in skillet on top of rendered bacon grease. Cook for 2 minutes over medium low.

3. Pour chicken broth in skillet. Bring broth to a boil and immediately reduce heat to medium low, and simmer for 10-12 minutes. Broth should all be absorbed, and Brussels Sprouts fork tender. Salt and pepper to your taste. (Just a pinch.)

4. Crumple bacon strips into skillet and stir to mix evenly. Serve immediately. Bon Apétit!

Tips & Warnings

• If you do not have enough chicken broth, you can always substitute water.
• If the 1 cup of chicken broth is not enough do not hesitate to add more to your skillet.

[TheMoreYouKnow]

on 2/27/2009 Nice recipe for brussels sprouts. 5ive *tars.

[NuttyMomma]

on 2/16/2009 I love brussel sprouts and this sounds delicious!! thank you for sharing this recipe. 5*

[darlenemichaud]

on 2/14/2009 I always pass by them, never buy any! I will have to give them a try!

[rwwilkins]

on 2/12/2009 Sounds simple and yummy! 5* and RRCR!