BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar image

Provided by linda mcdougal

Number Of Ingredients 8

1.5 lb fresh brussel sprouts
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
1/2 c bacon bits
1 medium yellow onion, peeled
1/4 c balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp butter
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Trim off the stems and remove any limp leaves from the brussel sprouts. Also remove core, the core can make them bitter.
2. Blanch the sprouts in boiling water to cover for 5 minutes.
3. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
4. Heat a large frying pan and add the olive oil, garlic, bacon and onion.
5. Saute a few minutes until the onion just becomes tender.
6. Add the blanched drained brussel sprouts.
7. Saute a few minutes until the onion just becomes tender.
8. Add the vinegar and toss so that all the sprouts are coated with the vinegar.
9. Add the butter and salt and pepper to taste and toss together again.