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Skillet-Braised Brussels Sprouts

Name: Skillet-Braised Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices thick-cut bacon, sliced into 1/4-inch strips, or more to taste; 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved, or more to taste; 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced, or more to taste; ½ cup chicken stock, or more as needed; 1 tablespoon butter, or to taste; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or more to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Rating: 4.74 stars

396 Ratings
278 Reviews
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Brussels sprouts with bacon and garlic are skillet-braised until tender and delicious.

By kyle

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

25 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

4 slices thick-cut bacon, sliced into 1/4-inch strips, or more to taste
1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved, or more to taste
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced, or more to taste
½ cup chicken stock, or more as needed
1 tablespoon butter, or to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1

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.

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Step 2

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.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

Remove skillet from heat and stir bacon, butter, vinegar, salt, and pepper into Brussels sprouts mixture until butter is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

128 calories; protein 7.3g; carbohydrates 11.3g; fat 7.1g; cholesterol 17.6mg; sodium 382.3mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (278)

Most helpful positive review

Patty Cakes

11/29/2013

You either like/love B Spouts or you don't. I am a Huge fan! I sautéed them with sliced onions and finished with balsamic vinegar glaze. OMGosh! Great recipe Kyle!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING:) Read More

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Dan

01/20/2019

Very tasty. I followed this recipe to the letter. It’s way too soft and soggy due to, I would guess, the chicken stock. The last time I made it I found a similar recipe that lacks the balsamic vinegar, and chicken stock. Everything else was basically the same. That recipe was much better and the leftovers were still tasty. Read More

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(15)

396 Ratings

5 star values: 316
4 star values: 66
3 star values: 10
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 3

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Patty Cakes

11/28/2013

You either like/love B Spouts or you don't. I am a Huge fan! I sautéed them with sliced onions and finished with balsamic vinegar glaze. OMGosh! Great recipe Kyle!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING:) Read More

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(38)

Connie Caraway Neatherlin

03/12/2014

My husband doesn't like brussel sprouts but he absoultely loved these. Read More

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(22)

Gotrecipe?

10/11/2014

This was good and glad I tried it. Followed the recipe except for Step 2. I just browned the Brussels sprouts and garlic in the oven instead of sauteing them on top of the stove. Thanks Kyle! Read More

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(21)

WECrow1

10/27/2017

I like this recipe because it is so simple and the cook can change the amount of ingredients "to taste" without altering the recipe. I personally LOVE garlic. So I put much more garlic than 1 clove. However, some people are sensitive to too much garlic and will be pleased with only one. I tend to see too many AllRecipe cooks rave at a recipe and then proceed to change it by adding or substituting an ingredient. It is no longer the recipe then Folks. Read More

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Dan

01/20/2019

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John Marchand

12/06/2014

Really good. Added some fresh parmesan at the end and it worked well. Love this because it is so easy, no special ingredients and is an amazing way to get kids to eat vegetables...our girls loved it. I used pancetta instead of bacon...I find it better for cooking in situations like this. Read More

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ShadeRlf

03/17/2017

This was really good. I didn't use all the bacon grease because it seemed like too much. My husband said they tasted like something you get at a restaurant. Will definitely make again! Read More

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Linda6

12/26/2016

Made it as written and it was very good. But I felt that it could do with less bacon/drippings and would still be good. The method of preparations was simple. I think that next time, and there will be a next time, that I would reduce the amount of the bacon/drippings and the butter. With all the fat that's in this recipe, it turns a very healthy side dish into one that's high in calories and fats. Read More

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RockerChick

12/26/2016

Everything is good with bacon and brussel sprouts are no exception. Read More

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Skillet-Braised Brussels Sprouts

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 127.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 15 %

carbohydrates: 4 %

dietary fiber: 17 %

sugars:

fat: 11 %

saturated fat: 16 %

cholesterol: 6 %

vitamin a iu: 22 %

niacin equivalents: 23 %

vitamin b6: 18 %

vitamin c: 161 %

folate: 17 %

calcium: 5 %

iron: 10 %

magnesium: 11 %

potassium: 14 %

sodium: 15 %

thiamin: 22 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Patty Cakes

11/28/2013

You either like/love B Spouts or you don't. I am a Huge fan! I sautéed them with sliced onions and finished with balsamic vinegar glaze. OMGosh! Great recipe Kyle!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING:)

Helpful

(38)

Connie Caraway Neatherlin

03/12/2014

My husband doesn't like brussel sprouts but he absoultely loved these.

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(22)

Gotrecipe?

10/11/2014

This was good and glad I tried it. Followed the recipe except for Step 2. I just browned the Brussels sprouts and garlic in the oven instead of sauteing them on top of the stove. Thanks Kyle!

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(21)

WECrow1

10/27/2017

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Dan

01/20/2019

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John Marchand

12/06/2014

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ShadeRlf

03/17/2017

This was really good. I didn't use all the bacon grease because it seemed like too much. My husband said they tasted like something you get at a restaurant. Will definitely make again!

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Linda6