Braised Brussels Sprouts

Summary

Yield
6 Servings
Source

Cuisine at Home, April 2012

Prep time45 minutes

Description

Ingredients

4 Bacon Slices (diced)
1⁄2CupOnion (thinly sliced)
1⁄4CupApple Juice
2TablespoonWhole Grain Mustard
1 Apple (cored and diced)
4TablespoonButter (diced)
2TablespoonCider Vinegar
 DashSalt
 DashGround Black Pepper
2PoundBrussels Sprouts (trimmed and quartered)

Instructions

1.Cook bacon in a large saute pan over medium heat until crisp, 7-10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate, then increase heat to high.
2.Add Brussels sprouts and onion to drippings and cook until sprouts begin to brown, about 5 minutes; season with salt.
3.Deglaze pan with apple juice, scraping up any browned bits on bottom. Add mustard, cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook sprouts until nearly fork-tender, 6 minutes. Add diced apple, cover, and cook until tender, 3 minutes.
4.Stir in butter, vinegar, and bacon, then season with salt and pepper.