BOURBON SPROUTS

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Yield Makes 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

One pound brussels sprouts
Three cloves garlic
Two tablespoons olive oil
One-third to one-half cup bourbon
Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Wash brussels sprouts and remove tough outer leaves; trim off nubby bottom of sprout. 2. Cut sprouts in half lenthwise. Large sprouts can be quartered, and babies can be left whole. Set aside. 3. Mince garlic 4. Heat olive oil on medium in large wok or saute pan. Saute garlic for 2-3 minutes (until brown around edges) 5. Drop in brussels sprouts and saute 5-7 minutes until sprouts are shiny and becoming tender. 6. Add bourbon. Continue to saute constantly for another 3-5 minutes. Once sprouts are carmelized, add kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste. Drizzle on an extra tablespoon of olive oil if desired. 7. Serve immediately. Superb with whitefish, or as an accompaniment to a vegetarian potato or rice dish.