Brussels Sprout Salad With Bacon Pecans Food

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON, PECANS, AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 F.
• Slice all Brussels sprouts in half.
• In a medium bowl, combine halved Brussels sprouts, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and toss to combine.
• Place Brussels sprouts on the baking sheet, cut side down.
• Roast in the oven at 400 F for about 25 minutes. During the last 5-10 minutes of roasting, turn them over for even browning, the cut sides should be partially charred but not blackened.
• Line the separate baking sheet with foil. Add the bacon slices in one layer. Bake in the preheated oven at 400 F for about 20 minutes or until the bacon is done. You can do it at the same time as roasting the Brussels sprouts.
• Drain bacon of fat and slice the bacon into small bites.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add pecans in one layer.
• Toast the pecans for about 5 minutes (maybe a bit longer) in the preheated oven at 350 F until they get darker in color.
• For best results, briefly soak the dried cranberries in hot water. Bring a small pot of water to boil.
• Add dried cranberries to a medium bowl. Pour hot water over the cranberries and soak them for about 10 minutes. Drain.
• In a large bowl, combine roasted Brussels sprouts, warm chopped cooked bacon, toasted pecans, and soaked dried cranberries. Toss everything together. The olive oil from Brussels sprouts and fats from bacon should be enough to coat the ingredients. If desired, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to mix with the salad (optional).

BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD WITH BACON & PECANS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the Brussels sprouts, bacon, pecans and grated Parmesan cheese.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, maple syrup, olive oil, shallot, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined. You can also place the ingredients in a glass jar and shake well to combine.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to ensure that all of the ingredients are evenly moistened.
• The salad can be served immediately, or refrigerated for up to 4 hours before serving (if making further in advance, see notes below). Top with shaved Parmesan before serving.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND PECANS

Steps:

• Wash and trim Brussels sprouts.
• With tip of knife, cut an X in base of each.
• Place Brussels sprouts in large saucepan; add just enough water to cover. Add salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat; simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until tender.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp in medium skillet.
• Remove bacon from skillet. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in skillet; cool.
• Add flour to cooled drippings; cook and stir over medium-low heat until bubbly. Remove from heat.
• In small bowl, combine brown sugar, water, vinegar and mustard; mix well.
• Gradually stir into bacon drippings mixture.
• Drain Brussels sprouts; place in serving bowl.
• Add hot bacon dressing mixture; toss gently.
• Crumble bacon over Brussels sprouts.
• Sprinkle with pecans.
• If desired, add salt to taste.

SHREDDED BRUSSELS SPROUTS & PECANS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Spread pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until fragrant and lightly browned, about 10 minutes; set aside.
• Meanwhile, with the shredding disk of a food processor, shred Brussels sprouts (if you don't have a food processor, halve and thinly sliced with a chef's knife). In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add mustard seeds and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add Brussels sprouts and cook, tossing occasionally until tender and beginning to brown, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with pecans.

CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Arrange the pecan halves on a baking sheet and toast for 7 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool.
• Remove the outer leaves of the brussel sprouts and trim the stems. If any of them are large cut in half.
• Bring a small saucepan of water to boil. Blanch the onions for one minute, and then drain and peel the outer layer of skin from each onion.
• In a small bowl combine the water, maple syrup and mustard and whisk.
• Heat a medium sized skillet before adding snything first; then add the oil, onions, and brussel sprouts and saute for a few minutes or until the sprouts begin to brown.
• Add the syrup mixture to the skillet, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Cook until the sprouts are tender and the liquid has turned to a glaze, which should take 10-12 minutes.
• Stir in the pecans, add the salt and pepper and serve while hot.