Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries, Bacon & Balsamic Reduction
Serve this up at your next holiday gathering (or use dried cherries for any time of the year), there won't be a morsel left!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds uniformely-sized Brussels sprouts (any wilted outer leaves removed), stems trimmed and cut in half
- 4 sliced thick-cut bacon ,diced and fried, reserving the bacon fat
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup dark balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the Brussels sprouts in a large bowl and pour the reserved bacon fat over them, tossing gently a few times to evenly coat them.
- Pour the sprouts onto a lined baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 35-40 or until they are lightly browned, tossing them once or twice after about 20 minutes to evenly brown them.
- While the Brussels sprouts are roasting, make the Balsamic Reduction: Place the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a lower simmer and continue simmering for 10-15 minutes or until it has thickened (see Note).
- Transfer the roasted Brussels sprouts to a serving platter and sprinkle with the bacon and cranberries. Lightly drizzle the balsamic reduction over them (don't use too much, it's potent stuff!).
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Be careful not to over-cook the balsamic reduction otherwise it will become very thick and cool to a rock hard mass. If this happens simply add a little more vinegar to the saucepan, reheat and re-thicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 217mgPotassium: 997mgFiber: 9gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 1710IUVitamin C: 192.8mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 3.8mg
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