Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Dressing

Description

This creative uncooked Brussels sprouts recipe has a great contrast between the raw, crunchy vegetable and the rich, smoky bacon dressing.

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds Brussels sprouts
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 ounces bacon, sliced
  • ⅓ cup cider vinegar
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Slice each Brussels sprout in half
  2. cut each half into into strips
  3. and discard the cores. Transfer to a large bowl.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir bacon until browned and crisp
  5. 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in cider vinegar
  6. lemon juice
  7. and brown sugar. Season with salt
  8. black pepper
  9. and cayenne pepper to taste. Increase heat to high and boil for 1 minute.
  10. Pour hot bacon mixture over the bowl of Brussels sprouts and toss to coat completely. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 9 mins

Total Time: 24 mins

Servings: 4

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