Brussel Sprouts with Chestnuts and Bacon
| Published: 12th December 2007 14:25 |
Brussel sprouts with Chestnuts and Bacon.
This is the only recipe I have found that convinces my husband to eat sprouts, my family like it so much we serve it with Christmas dinner. The contrast between sweet delicate sprouts and salty crisp bacon is divine.
- Serves: 4
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
200ml light vegetable stock
400g trimmed Brussels sprouts
150g Smoked bacon, cubed
150g Cooked Chestnuts
Salt
Black pepper
Method
1. Place the Brussel sprouts in a large saucepan and add the stock. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer on a medium heat for 5 minutes. Test the sprout to see if they are tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large frying pan or wok heat the vegetable oil and add the cubes of bacon fry until lightly golden and add the chestnuts cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the brussels and butter, once the butter has melted serve the brussels.
Perfect with a roast dinner, or,serve them with Christmas lunch. Frozen chestnuts can be used which are already cooked, but you can cook your own. Score the bottom of the chestnut and boil in milk or water for 20 minutes and peel the outer shell and inner skin while still hot. Don't worry if you don't manage to get them out whole they are a little fiddly to peel.
