Behold the Brussels Sprouts!
Behold! The Brussels sprout!
Do you know this amazing vegetable…is ever so underrated. Now, truth be told, my introduction into the world of Brussels sprouts were when my mom said, “They kind of taste like bad breath.” Cue the hatred.
I mean, a pan of boiled little green heads did not inspire me as a child. I’m sorry world. Then there was a page in one of my favorite all time children’s books (before they made the movie) Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. See? my food and literature love runs deep. There is a page where Brussels sprouts are featured, and no one looks happy.
Fast forward a few decades, and I am a fan. As in, let me count the ways love of Brussels sprouts. I must also add, they are never boiled in my home.
We pan sear, we roast, we caramelize, we buy them at the restaurant fried and with a spicy dipping sauce. We embrace the sprout. We love the sprout. You will too.
This recipe is so fast and easy, and it makes up the perfect side dish for any meal. You simply take a little bacon, fry it up, add your Brussels sprouts, sear, and finish with apple cider. The apple cider has a natural sugar that will brown the sprouts, add a little sweet, and compliment the bacon. It’s start to finish a flash veggie dish to prepare, and the addition of bacon and apple brings it up to decadent. De-Ca-Dent.
Brussels sprouts
When I was pondering this post, I got to thinking about how some things in life are just under appreciated. Some people are under appreciated. Some vegetables are under appreciated. We just need to open our eyes and see the gifts around us.
OK, am I waxing poetic about a little green baby cabbage? Maybe. Or maybe, thinking about the fact that these veggies come into their prime just when the other pretty veggies are finishing. That they withstand the cold and the change of season and embrace it. That they make the end of the harvest worth the wait.
Some people are like that. They flourish a little after others, and are they amazing.
You, my little sprout have much to behold. There may not be any amazing quotes in the world about you, but on this little post on this thankful table, you hold a special place.
I hope you enjoy this recipe, and as always, thank you for coming to the table!
Chrissy
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Bacon and Apple Cider Pan Seared Brussel Sprouts
A quick and easy side dish combining the beautiful flavors of bacon and apple cider with Brussels sprouts!
Ingredients
- 32 Ounce Package of Brussels sprouts- washed, dried, and quartered
- 3 Slices of Thick Slice Bacon
- 1 Tsp Himalayan Sea Salt
- 1 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 Cup Apple Cider
Instructions
- Chop Bacon into small dice, cook on medium heat until crisp.
- Blot most of bacon grease from pan, leaving a small amount to cook Brussels sprouts in.
- Add Brussels sprouts, and toss, add salt and pepper.
- Continue to cook on medium-high heat until sprouts have a golden sear.
- Add apple cider, and continue to cook until sprouts caramelize.
That looks delicious!
Thank you!