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Brussels Sprouts with Peaches and Bacon

Brussels Sprouts with Peaches and Bacon Recipe

Contributor: Christine Pittman

Convert all Brussels-sprouts-phobic people in the world by adding some sweet and fatty sass to Brussels sprouts.

  • Author: Christine Pittman
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 medium sweet onion, sliced
  • 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • Salt
  • Coarse black pepper
  • 2 peaches, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a large frying pan cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from heat. Transfer bacon to a plate and discard all but one tablespoon of the fat.
  2. Put pan with bacon fat over medium-high heat. Add the onion, Brussels sprouts, ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon coarse black pepper. Cook stirring occasionally until sprouts are browning in places and becoming tender, 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile, chop the bacon.
  3. To the browned sprouts add the peaches, bacon and maple syrup. Stir continuously until peaches are heated through, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the lemon juice, a pinch or two of salt and a grind of black pepper. Stir gently.

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