Garlicy Brussels Sprouts and Carrots with Crispy Bacon. Brussels sprouts are roasted with bacon, maple syrup, and olive oil for a smokey, caramelized side dish.. We love brussel sprouts but I had some issues with this recipe. Pan-fry Brussels sprouts in butter and crispy bacon for a smoky addition to your vegetable side dish.

Chop bacon into small pieces and spread on top of the brussels sprouts and carrots. To do so, simply leave the bacon drippings in the pan after frying the bacon, then combine that with olive oil to make the perfect crispy fried brussel sprouts recipe. A quality pan is important for even heat and good browning. You can have Garlicy Brussels Sprouts and Carrots with Crispy Bacon using 10 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Garlicy Brussels Sprouts and Carrots with Crispy Bacon

1. It's 8 ounces of fresh brussels sprouts.
2. You need 8 ounces of carrots.
3. You need 4 slices of bacon.
4. Prepare 3 teaspoon of butter.
5. You need 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped.
6. It's 1/4 teaspoon of fennel seed.
7. Prepare 2 ounces of chicken stock.
8. Prepare 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
9. It's To taste of ground black pepper.
10. It's 3-4 tablespoons of brown sugar.

Pan-fry Brussels sprouts in butter and crispy bacon for a smoky addition to your vegetable side dish. You can add a little of the bacon grease to the dish if you prefer.. Garlic Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon Garlic Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon. Toss the roasted Brussels sprouts with the crispy bacon and toasted pine nuts.

Garlicy Brussels Sprouts and Carrots with Crispy Bacon instructions

1. 1. Place a 2 qt. sauce pan on the stove with 1 1/2 quarts of water and 1 teaspoon of salt, bring to a boil.
2. 2. Peel and cut carrots into 1/4 inch half-moon cuts..
3. 3. Slightly trim the core and cut an 'X' in the core of each brussels sprout. Set sprouts aside..
4. 4. Place the carrots in boiling water for 4 minutes. Take out with slotted spoon and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside..
5. 5. Place the Brussels sprouts in boiling water for 5 minutes. Take out with slotted spoon and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside..
6. 6. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain and cool on paper towels. Crumble..
7. 7. Heat 2 teaspoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic and fennel seed until light golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the brussels sprouts and carrots, the stir in chicken stock, brown,sugar.salt, and black pepper (Note- Step 7 and 8 should only take 4 minutes tops enough to bring the sauce together and make the vegetable hot.).
8. 8. Stir remaining 2 teaspoons butter into Brussels sprouts mixture until melted. Mix in bacon and serve.
9. Note- You can adjust the brown sugar and pepper. Adding some bacon fat also taste good :).

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