BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON DRESSING

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This creative uncooked Brussels sprouts recipe has a great contrast between the raw, crunchy vegetable and the rich, smoky bacon dressing.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Brussels Sprouts

Time 24m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 ¼ pounds Brussels sprouts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 ounces bacon, sliced
⅓ cup cider vinegar
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

Slice each Brussels sprout in half, cut each half into into strips, and discard the cores. Transfer to a large bowl.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir bacon until browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in cider vinegar, lemon juice, and brown sugar. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. Increase heat to high and boil for 1 minute.
Pour hot bacon mixture over the bowl of Brussels sprouts and toss to coat completely. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 290.8 mg, Sugar 9.8 g