Best Braised Picnic Ham With Brussels Sprouts Recipes

SKILLET-BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-low heat; cook until just crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving bacon grease in skillet.
• Increase heat to medium-high under skillet; saute Brussels sprouts in the bacon grease until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic to Brussels sprouts; saute until garlic is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Pour chicken stock over Brussels sprouts mixture and cover skillet with a lid; simmer until Brussels sprouts are bright green, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove lid and continue simmering until liquid is evaporated and sprouts are tender, about 5 more minutes.
• Remove skillet from heat and stir bacon, butter, vinegar, salt, and pepper into Brussels sprouts mixture until butter is melted.

BRAISED PICNIC HAM WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Trim any visible fat from the top of the ham, but do not remove the rind. Place the ham in a large cast-iron Dutch oven and cover it with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and boil the ham gently for 25 minutes.
• Remove the ham from the water, discard the water, and place the ham back in the Dutch oven with the oil and onions. Brown the mixture over medium to high heat for about 5 to 8 minutes. Then add the cider, bring it to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and boil gently for 1 hour.
• Add the brussels sprouts, soy sauce and pepper flakes to the pan, cover, and cook over low heat for another 30 minutes. Uncover, and if there is more than 1 1/2 cups of liquid left in the pan, boil the liquid until it is reduced to this amount.
• Serve slices of the meat with a few spoonfuls of the surrounding juice and some of the brussels sprouts.

BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Heat stockpot with heavy bottom over medium heat about 5 minutes or until very hot.
• Spray stockpot with cooking spray. Add Brussels sprouts; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Stir in wine. Add broth, salt and pepper. Cover; cook 5 minutes.
• Uncover; stir. Cook uncovered until all liquid has evaporated.
• Stir in butter, cranberries and walnuts. Once butter melts, cook 2 to 3 minutes longer. Remove from heat; pour into serving dish. Serve immediately.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
• Place trimmed Brussels sprouts, olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal tightly, and shake to coat. Pour onto a baking sheet, and place on center oven rack.
• Roast in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, shaking pan every 5 to 7 minutes for even browning. Reduce heat when necessary to prevent burning. Brussels sprouts should be darkest brown, almost black, when done. Adjust seasoning with kosher salt, if necessary. Serve immediately.

AIR-FRYER HONEY BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH HAM

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 390°. In a large bowl, toss the first 7 ingredients. Place in greased air fryer. Cook until browned and crispy, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish; top with blue cheese and honey.

BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Trim Brussels sprout stems; using a paring knife, cut an "X" in the bottom of each. In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add sprouts; cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Cook and stir onion in bacon drippings until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost evaporated. Add Brussels sprouts; stir in bacon.