My Brussels sprouts
Yield 4 side portions
Ingredients
- 600 gr Brussels sprouts
- 200 gr smoked bacon, cut in matchsticks
- water
- 1 tea spoon bicarb soda
- 1 onion, peeled and cut in half
Instructions
- Cut the bottom of the sprouts and clear any faded leaves, cut in half and rinse under water.
- Bring water to the boil, add bicarb, add the onion, add the sprouts. Cover and boil for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile sauté the bacon, remove and reserve.
- Strain the sprouts and add to the pan with bacon fat and sauté, add the bacon back in, taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper and serve.
Notes
by Sandra Slawinski on www.leeksandhighheels.com
Recipe by Leeks and High Heels at https://leeksandhighheels.com/recipes/winter/belgian-classics-brussels-sprouts-with-bacon/