Brussels Sprouts With Chocolate Port Sauce Food

FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH FISH SAUCE CARAMEL

Steps:

• For the fish sauce caramel: Combine granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan and cook, without stirring, over medium-low heat, until the mixture is nicely amber colored, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and CAREFULLY add brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice and salt; it may splatter. Stir to combine. If the mixture seizes, return to low heat and stir until fully incorporated.
• For the Brussels sprouts: Bring oil to 350 degrees F in a deep-fryer. Trim bottoms of sprouts and halve lengthwise.
• Fry sprouts until they are crispy with some char, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
• While still hot, toss with fish sauce caramel, garnish with Garlic Chips, red chiles and fresh lime wedges.
• Bring oil to 350 degrees F.
• Thinly slice garlic cloves. Quickly fry to a light golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. (Don't let them get dark brown, or they will become bitter.) Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.

ELK CHOP IN BLACKBERRY PORT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a very hot pan add the oil then the chops, brown evenly on one side, turn over and place in a preheated oven (500 degrees) approximately 6 to 8 minutes or until medium rare. Remove from the oven, place on high heat, remove the chops, add the shallots and the berries, saute slightly add the port and let reduce by half, then add the sauce and the sugar season with a little salt if necessary, sauce should be a little thin, serve sauce on the side.

ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH "ITALIAN XO" SAUCE

Steps:

• For the crispy shallots: Place the shallots and oil to cover in a small pot. Turn heat to medium-high and cook until the shallots are slightly brown and beginning to crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the shallots with a slotted spoon or spider and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to crisp (reserve the oil and let cool; oil keeps for about a week and makes a great flavored oil).
• For the Brussels sprouts: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place the Brussels sprouts in an even layer in a large cast-iron pan. Drizzle with olive oil to coat. Season with salt and pepper and toss. Lay Brussels sprouts cut-side down in an even layer. Roast until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Add roasted Brussels sprouts, vinegar, neonata and salt to taste in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
• Mix creme fraiche and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl until smooth and combined.
• Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a platter. Top with dollops of the creme fraiche and the frizzled shallots. Serve!

BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN ROSEMARY CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim Brussels sprout stems; using a paring knife, cut an "X" in the bottom of each. Place sprouts in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 6-8 minutes or until almost tender. Drain., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in rosemary and garlic. Add Brussels sprouts and salt; heat through, stirring to combine. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper.

SAUCY BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Cook the brussels sprouts according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in brown sugar, flour, salt, mustard and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low., Drain sprouts; cut in half. Add to sauce and heat through. Stir in sour cream and pimientos.

PARMESAN BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Heat a frying pan over medium heat until hot, 3 minutes. Melt 1 tablespoon butter; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add 1 tablespoon butter and Brussels sprouts, cut-side down; cover and cook until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Flip Brussels sprouts; add 1 tablespoon butter. Cover and cook until other side is browned, about 3 more minutes. Transfer to a serving plate. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Cook sprouts by either steaming or boiling in water, then drain.
• Saute onion in butter till tender.
• Stir in flour, mustard, and tarragon.
• Cook for a minute.
• Add broth and vinegar and cook again till thick and smooth.
• Pour over sprouts and serve.

SKILLET-BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-low heat; cook until just crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving bacon grease in skillet.
• Increase heat to medium-high under skillet; saute Brussels sprouts in the bacon grease until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic to Brussels sprouts; saute until garlic is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Pour chicken stock over Brussels sprouts mixture and cover skillet with a lid; simmer until Brussels sprouts are bright green, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove lid and continue simmering until liquid is evaporated and sprouts are tender, about 5 more minutes.
• Remove skillet from heat and stir bacon, butter, vinegar, salt, and pepper into Brussels sprouts mixture until butter is melted.

SAUCY BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Cook the brussels sprouts according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender.
• Stir in brown sugar, flour, salt, mustard and pepper until blended.
• Gradually add milk.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Reduce heat to low.
• Drain sprouts; cut in half.
• Add to sauce and heat through.
• Stir in sour cream and pimentos.

CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Prepare the brussels sprouts by peeling off 2 to 3 of the dark outer leaves; trim stem ends.
• In a Dutch oven or 12" skillet heat the sugar over medium high heat until sugar begins to melt, shaking pan occasionally to heat sugar evenly.
• Once sugar starts to melt, reduce heat and cook until sugar begins to turn brown.
• Add butter; stir until melted.
• Add the vinegars.
• Cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Add the water and salt.
• Bring to boiling; add the sprouts.
• Return to boiling; reduce heat.
• Simmer, covered, for 6 minutes.
• Uncover; cook about 15 minutes longer or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the sprouts are coated with a golden glaze, stirring occasionally.
• Keep warm until serving.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN HONEY DIJON ONION SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook/steam brussels sprouts until tender (time will vary depending if you use frozen or fresh); drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter; add white wine, onion, mushrooms, parsley and pepper and saute until mushrooms and onions are soft- about 5-7 minutes.
• In a seperate small bowl, mix together water, dijon mustard and honey until smooth; pour into skillet. Stir well.
• Add cooked, drained brussels sprouts to skillet. Reduce heat to low and gently toss to coat evenly. Remove from heat.
• Serve.

INSIDE-OUT BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients and mix well. Shape a scant 1/4 cupful around each frozen brussels sprout to form a meatball. , Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking dish. Combine tomato sauce, water and thyme; pour over meatballs. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.