Brussels sprouts and bacon in a pan are a truly delicious and flavorful side dish, very well-balanced in taste, as the more delicate Brussels sprouts contrast with the bold and smoky flavor of bacon. You can cut the bacon into cubes, matchsticks, or strips as I did. They are perfect to pair with a good fish or meat dish. I would match them well with these main courses:
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 people
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for preparing Brussels Sprouts with Bacon in a Pan
- 12 oz Brussels sprouts
- 3.5 oz sliced bacon
- 1 shallot (large)
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste black pepper
Tools
- Pot
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Colander
Steps for making Brussels Sprouts with Bacon in a Pan
To prepare Brussels sprouts with bacon in a pan, first, clean the sprouts well. Remove the base and any damaged or yellowed outer leaves and rinse thoroughly. Then cut them in half. Now take a large pot and bring salted water to a boil. Boil your sprouts for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, clean the shallot by removing the outer skin and chop it finely. Also prepare the bacon cut into strips, I used sliced bacon, so it’s very thin, but if you prefer, you can choose bacon cubes or matchsticks.
When they are cooked, drain the sprouts. If you want, you can use the same pan or take a non-stick pan and add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, sauté the shallot and bacon together for a couple of minutes (this will make the bacon crispy). Now add the sprouts, salt and pepper to taste, and sauté them for about 5 minutes. Your sprouts are
Storage and Tips
You can store Brussels sprouts in the refrigerator until the next day
If you want, you can add other spices to give even more flavor
