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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Cranberries and Pecans

[heart_this] · Oct 31, 2009 · 34 Comments

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Cranberries and Pecans

Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite winter green vegetables and they make for great side dishes. You can steam them, boil them, roast them or saute them. You can serve them whole, sliced or even shredded. You can add so many things to them to make them interesting and each time you can try something new. You really can’t go wrong with starting with some bacon as I have done here. One of the good things about adding bacon is that you can toss the sprouts in some of the bacon grease adding a ton more bacon flavour to the dish. I know, I know, green vegetable side dishes should be healthier. 🙂 With the holidays still on my mind I finished this brussels sprouts dish off with some toasted pecans and some dried cranberries.
Have a great Halloween!
See the Similar Recipes section below for some of my favorite ways to enjoy brussels sprouts.

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Cranberries and Pecans

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Cranberries and Pecans

Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 2 slices bacon (cut into 1/2 inch slices)
  • 1 shallot (diced)
  • 1 pound brussels sprouts (cleaned, quartered, blanched and drained)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons pecans (chopped)
directions
  1. Cook the bacon in a pan and set aside reserving 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease.
  2. Add the shallots to the pan and cook in the bacon grease and saute until, tender about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the brussels sprouts to the pan, season with salt and pepper, toss in the grease and saute for a minute.
  4. Remove from heat and mix in the cranberries and pecans.
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Comments

  1. George Gaston says

    October 31, 2009 at 9:53 pm

    Kevin… my grandfather called Brussels Sprouts ~ educated cabbage ~ and your recipe with the added cranberry & pecans makes them perfect. Thanks…

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  2. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    October 31, 2009 at 10:25 pm

    Brussel sprouts are so tasty and versatile! Lovely fall dish!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  3. Jenn says

    October 31, 2009 at 10:45 pm

    I had some brussel sprouts earier this week, too. I think i'll have to add the bacon next time I cook some up. Actually, I have all the ingredients needed. Why didn't I think of making this? ;-D

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  4. lisa @ dandysugar says

    November 1, 2009 at 12:14 am

    Brussel sprouts are one of my favorite veggies. I love how you prepared them with cranberries and pecans. Very fun and festive!

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  5. Ninette says

    November 1, 2009 at 1:33 am

    Great job! I love brussel sprouts (not boiled though!).

    Reply
  6. Velva says

    November 1, 2009 at 2:35 am

    I know brussels sprouts are a love it or hate it vegetable but, I love them! Your recipe is perfect way to enjoy them!

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  7. Cyndi says

    November 1, 2009 at 3:32 am

    I look at all the various ways to fix Brussels sprouts, and think that I might like some of them. So, I copy and paste into my cookbook program – and then when I buy fresh sprouts, I only want them steamed with a little butter. That's my most favorite way to eat them and just can't get myself to try any other way. I bet your recipe is wonderful, though!

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  8. Christina says

    November 1, 2009 at 4:38 am

    yum! I just saw a brussel sprout dish on Food Network and thought it looked good, too! Two in one night must be a sign – I shall add them to my groc list! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Elra says

    November 1, 2009 at 7:42 am

    Smell like thanksgiving, and I am looking forward to it.

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  10. Cucinista says

    November 1, 2009 at 10:54 am

    Yeah, I love brussels sprouts. Maybe because I never had them as a child. And I hear you on making the healthy green vegetables a little less unhealthy, but a bit of bacon never hurt anyone. Except ,maybe, for the pig.

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  11. Joanne says

    November 1, 2009 at 1:13 pm

    This sounds very delicious Kevin and a little bacon grease never hurt anyone! I was hoping you would post this recipe after you mentioned it in the chicken recipe. This is an ideal Thanksgiving side dish!

    Reply
  12. Dawn says

    November 1, 2009 at 1:44 pm

    leave it up to you to make brussel sprouts look so good.

    Reply
  13. Kalyn says

    November 1, 2009 at 2:13 pm

    I love this idea!

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  14. Cathy says

    November 1, 2009 at 2:32 pm

    Bacon and brussel sprouts are the perfect pairing. Love the tartness from the cranberries and crunch of the pecans. A great dish, Kevin, that will be on my Thanksgiving table.

    Reply
  15. Gloria says

    November 1, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    I love brussels sprouts Kevin, in are so tasty , tis is yummt gloria

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  16. Kerstin says

    November 1, 2009 at 5:32 pm

    What a delicious way to prepare Brussels sprouts, nicely done!

    Reply
  17. James says

    November 1, 2009 at 5:46 pm

    Oooh Christmas is coming!……

    Reply
  18. Mother Rimmy says

    November 1, 2009 at 6:08 pm

    We love brussel sprouts. This recipe looks delicious.

    Reply
  19. Anonymous says

    November 1, 2009 at 6:57 pm

    Another addition to my Thanksgiving table! You never disappoint–yum.
    CP

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  20. Susan @ SGCC says

    November 1, 2009 at 8:09 pm

    These look terrific, Kevin! I have a very similar recipe on my site too. I use red grapes, but the cranberries sound like an interesting substitute.

    Reply
  21. Culinary Cory says

    November 2, 2009 at 1:35 am

    I plan on making a similar recipe for my Thanksgiving feast. I really like the earthiness of brussel sprouts.

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  22. [email protected] says

    November 2, 2009 at 4:31 am

    This is the PERFECT dish for thanksgiving. We haven't had ours yet. I love all the flavors, the cleanness of the dish AND the shallots.

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  23. Esi says

    November 2, 2009 at 6:15 am

    I just discovered how much I like brussels sprouts. This sounds great!

    Reply
  24. Kelly says

    November 2, 2009 at 6:32 pm

    I love brussels sprouts but I have to admit I'm normally a boring girl when it comes to them. I often just roast them simply with salt and pepper and thinly sliced garlic. I'm wishing I had some on hand because that looks like a great variation.

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  25. Katerina says

    November 3, 2009 at 4:59 am

    Thinking alike again! I posted something very similar today. Of course you really can't go wrong with bacon and Brussels, right? And nuts are a natural addition.

    I really should try the blanching method of cooking them. I know it is more traditional but it also sounds like more work. Do you like the flavours better then if you roast them?

    Reply
  26. Carrie says

    November 3, 2009 at 9:13 pm

    Yum! I just made Mark Bittman's Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Figs, this looks like an interesting alternative. Your blog is delicious! Congrats and your great taste.

    Reply
  27. Kevin says

    November 3, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    Katerina: I find that roasting the brussels sprouts has the best flavour but it takes less time to blanch them so I often end up doing them that way.

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  28. marla (Family Fresh Cooking) says

    November 4, 2009 at 1:30 pm

    I love the addition of walnuts and cranberries! Just posted Roasted Brussels Sprouts w/bacon on my blog too!! Guess we are craving the same foods 🙂 Beautiful photo!

    Reply
  29. Jú says

    November 5, 2009 at 11:28 am

    uauu… it looks amazing!
    your blog it´s delicious.

    Reply
  30. Anonymous says

    November 7, 2009 at 7:21 pm

    I made this for lunch today, and it is a wonderful recipe. My husband loved it, too. Going to add it to my repertoire.

    Thanks.

    Reply
  31. TakeTheCake says

    November 11, 2009 at 3:07 am

    I love your blog! And I LOVE brussel sprouts. I just never thought to dress them up! What a wonderful idea.

    Reply
  32. Movie Diva says

    January 30, 2010 at 2:06 am

    We never thought we were Brussles Sprouts people until we tried these!! WOW! Can't wait to try your gorgonzola recipe. THANK YOU!

    Reply
  33. Melody says

    October 26, 2010 at 1:06 am

    Absolutely delicious. I may have to make this once a week as long as brussels sprouts are in season. Thanks for sharing!

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  34. Melody says

    October 26, 2010 at 1:07 am

    Absolutely delicious. I may have to make this once a week as long as brussels sprouts are in season. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

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