Brussels Sprouts With Bacon
A savory side dish featuring tender Brussels sprouts tossed with crispy bacon and a splash of tangy red wine vinegar. This flavorful combination offers a delightful balance of bitterness, saltiness, and acidity, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Trim the bottoms of the Brussels sprouts and remove any withered leaves.
- Cook the Brussels sprouts in boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes; drain.
- Cut the bacon into 1-inch pieces and fry until crisp.
- Drain the bacon on paper towels.
- Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the pan.
- Add the red wine vinegar to the pan and cook for 1 minute over medium-high heat, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
- Add the cooked Brussels sprouts to the pan and toss until warm.
- Sprinkle the Brussels sprouts with the crispy bacon before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).