January 31: National Eat Brussels Sprouts Day

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Title: Brussels Sprouts w/Bacon & Chestnuts
Categories: Vegetables, Pork, Nuts, Poultry, Citrus
Yield: 9 Servings

1 lb Brussels sprouts
1/3 lb Thick-sliced bacon; in 1/4"
- pieces or batons
1 md Red onion; chopped
20 (to 25) canned, roasted,
- chestnuts, quartered or
- rough chopped
1/4 c Chicken stock
Salt & pepper
Lemon wedges; to serve

Chestnuts are delicious, but a major pain to roast and
shell (have you ever exploded chestnuts all over your
kitchen? I have). Canned (jarred more like it) chestnuts
actually work better in recipes than the kind you roast
and peel yourself. The texture and moisture content is
more consistent. So, we suggest using canned roasted
chestnuts for this recipe. You can of course roast and
shell your own if you prefer.

Put a large pot of salty water on the stove to boil.
While the water is heating, cut the brussels sprouts in
half and slice thinly, starting at the top of the sprout
and working back toward the stem. Discard the last 1/4"
of the stem side.

Cut the bacon into pieces about 1/4" wide and put
them in a large saute pan over medium heat.

Once the water is boiling, add all the brussels sprouts
and boil them for 2 minutes. While the sprouts are
boiling, get a large bowl of ice water ready. Transfer
the brussels sprouts to the ice water (this will shock
them vibrant green and stop the cooking) and chill
thoroughly. Move to a colander to drain.

When the bacon is almost done, add the chopped red onion
and toss to combine. Turn the heat to high and stir-fry
the bacon and onion until the onion begins to brown.

Add the chestnuts and brussels sprouts to the saute pan
with the bacon and onions. Add the chicken stock and
toss to combine. Stir in about 1 teaspoon of salt, more
or less to taste. Cook over high heat for 2-3 minutes.
Add pepper to taste.

Serve hot with lemon wedges. Squeeze a little lemon
juice over the sprouts right before you eat them.

Serves 8-10 as a side.

From: http://www.simplyrecipes.com

Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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