{"id":1106,"date":"2018-02-03T11:45:32","date_gmt":"2018-02-03T19:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/?p=1106"},"modified":"2025-08-16T18:28:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T18:28:33","slug":"brussels-sprouts-x5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/2018\/02\/03\/brussels-sprouts-x5\/","title":{"rendered":"Brussels Sprouts x3"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2417\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/brusselsSproutsNYTjpg.png?resize=300%2C256\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/brusselsSproutsNYTjpg.png?resize=300%2C256&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/brusselsSproutsNYTjpg.png?resize=316%2C270&amp;ssl=1 316w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/brusselsSproutsNYTjpg.png?w=675&amp;ssl=1 675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Meghan&#8217;s Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Figs<\/h4>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Yield: 4 servings<\/h5>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">NY Times<\/h6>\n<p>I was introduced to Brussels Sprouts by my daughter. I was definitely missing out on something good.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">2<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">TBS olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">4-8<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz bacon, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">lb Brussels sprouts, stems trimmed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">cup dried figs, stemmed and quartered<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"id-ingredient-name\">Salt and freshly ground black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">2<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">tsp balsamic vinegar, or more to taste.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nP<\/strong>ut a large skillet over medium heat and add <strong>oil,<\/strong> then <strong>bacon.<\/strong> Cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to crisp, 5 to 8 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, put <strong>sprouts<\/strong> through feed tube of a food processor equipped with a slicing attachment and shred. (You can also do this with a mandolin or a knife.)<\/p>\n<p>Add <strong>sprouts, figs<\/strong> and 1\/4 cup <strong>water<\/strong> to pan; sprinkle with <strong>salt<\/strong> and <strong>pepper,<\/strong> turn heat to medium, and cook, undisturbed, until <strong>sprouts<\/strong> and <strong>figs<\/strong> are nearly tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. Turn heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until any remaining <strong>water<\/strong> evaporates, another 5 to 10 minutes. Add <strong>vinegar, taste,<\/strong> adjust <strong>seasoning<\/strong> and serve.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2418\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/brusselsSproutsSE.png.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/brusselsSproutsSE.png.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/brusselsSproutsSE.png.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/brusselsSproutsSE.png.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/brusselsSproutsSE.png.jpg?resize=360%2C270&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/brusselsSproutsSE.png.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/brusselsSproutsSE.png.jpg?w=1280 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Roasted Brussels Sprouts<br \/>\nwith Chorizo and Sherry Vinegar<\/h4>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Yield: 6 to 8 Servings<\/h5>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">J. Kenji L\u00f3pez-Alt \/ Serious Eats<\/h6>\n<p>Brussels sprouts and cured pork are perfect partners. This time, the sprouts are paired with smoky Spanish chorizo, along with plenty of garlic, olive oil, and a splash of sherry vinegar to balance it all out.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">8<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz Spanish-style dry-cured chorizo, diced<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">3<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">TBS extra-virgin olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">3<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">medium shallots, thinly sliced (about 6 oz)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">4<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced (about 1 oz)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">2<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">tsp smoked paprika<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">\u00bd lb Brussels sprouts, split in half and trimmed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"id-ingredient-name\">Kosher salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">TBS sherry vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">TBS honey<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nA<\/strong>djust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 450\u00b0F (230\u00b0C). Combine <strong>chorizo<\/strong> and <strong>olive oil<\/strong> in a medium skillet and heat over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until <strong>chorizo<\/strong> is crisped in spots, about 5 minutes. Add <strong>shallots<\/strong> and <strong>garlic<\/strong> and cook, stirring, until pale golden brown. Add <strong>paprika<\/strong> and continue to cook, stirring, until <strong>garlic<\/strong> and <strong>shallots<\/strong> are browned. (The <strong>shallots<\/strong> may lightly char in spots; this is fine.)<br \/>\nStrain mixture into a large bowl and reserve solids. Add <strong>Brussels sprouts<\/strong> to bowl and toss to coat. Season with <strong>salt<\/strong> and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet, arranging <strong>sprouts<\/strong> in a single layer, cut side down.<br \/>\nTransfer to oven and roast until charred and tender, about 20 minutes.<br \/>\nReturn to large bowl and add reserved <strong>chorizo\/garlic mixture.<\/strong> Add <strong>sherry vinegar<\/strong> and <strong>honey.<\/strong> Toss to combine and serve.<\/p>\n<h4><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2416 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/brusselsSprouts.png?resize=170%2C96\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"96\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic<\/h4>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Yield: 4 Servings<\/h5>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Mark Bittman \/ NY Times<\/h6>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t yet figured out a go-to recipe for Brussels sprouts, this simple dish is the answer. It results in sweet caramelized Brussels sprouts that will make a believer out of anyone.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">pint Brussels sprouts (about a lb)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">4-6<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">TBS extra virgin olive oil, to coat bottom of pan<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">5<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">cloves garlic, peeled<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"id-ingredient-name\">Salt and pepper to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">TBS balsamic vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nP<\/strong>reheat oven to 400\u00b0F.<br \/>\nTrim bottom of <strong>Brussels sprouts,<\/strong> and slice each in half top to bottom. Heat <strong>oil<\/strong> in cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until it shimmers; put <strong>sprouts<\/strong> cut side down in one layer in pan. Put in <strong>garlic,<\/strong> and sprinkle with <strong>salt<\/strong> and <strong>pepper.<\/strong><br \/>\nCook, undisturbed, until <strong>sprouts<\/strong> begin to brown on bottom, and transfer to oven. Roast, shaking pan every 5 minutes, until <strong>sprouts<\/strong> are quite brown and tender, about 10 to 20 minutes.<br \/>\nTaste, and add more <strong>salt<\/strong> and <strong>pepper<\/strong> if necessary. Stir in <strong>balsamic<\/strong> v<strong>i<\/strong>negar, and serve hot or warm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meghan&#8217;s Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Figs Yield: 4 servings NY Times I was introduced to Brussels Sprouts by my daughter. I was definitely missing out on something good. 2TBS olive oil 4-8oz bacon, chopped 1lb Brussels sprouts, stems trimmed 1cup dried figs, stemmed and quartered Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2tsp balsamic vinegar, or more to taste. Put a large skillet over medium heat and add oil, then bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to crisp, 5&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/2018\/02\/03\/brussels-sprouts-x5\/\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[60,245],"class_list":["post-1106","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general","tag-brussels-sprouts","tag-vegetables"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1106","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1106"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1106\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":55412,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1106\/revisions\/55412"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1106"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1106"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1106"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}