Brussel Sprouts, Braised with Bacon

By Bettye

Ingredients

• 4 ounces bacon slices, coarsely chopped
• 1 lb fresh brussels sprouts, trimmed
• 3/4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbs olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Partially cook the Brussels sprouts in a large pot of boiling salted water, about 4 minutes. Drain.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and sauté until beginning to crisp, about 3 minutes.

Remove the bacon and set aside. Add the garlic and sauté until pale golden, about 2 minutes.

Add the Brussels sprouts to the same skillet and sauté until heated through and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the broth and simmer until the broth reduces just enough to coat the Brussels sprouts, about 3 minutes.

Serve with the bacon crumbled over the top.