Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Pecans

Name: Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Pecans
Yield: Serves 8 to 10
Ingredients: 8 strips, bacon, chopped; 2 , large shallots, chopped fine; 2 cloves, garlic, minced; 2 pounds, fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved through stem ends; 1 cup, low-sodium chicken broth; 2 teaspoons, minced fresh thyme leaves; 4 teaspoons, sherry vinegar; 2 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 1/2 cup, pecans, toasted and chopped

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Appears in Cook's Country December/January 2006

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Braising ensures these Brussels sprouts are tender without being mushy or waterlogged.

SERVES8 to 10

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Our recipe for Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Pecans combines the assertive flavor of the vegetable with smoky bacon and bittersweet pecans. We braised the Brussels sprouts until just tender by partially covering them with broth, t...

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