Southern-Style Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
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5 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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2 cloves garlic, sliced
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3 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, peeled, stems removed, and cut in half
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1 1/2 cups water
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
1.
In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium-high heat until brown. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Drain bacon and garlic; set aside, discarding grease.
2.
To dutch oven, add Brussels sprouts, water, butter, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for approximately 15 minutes, or until almost all water has evaporated from pan.
3.
Add reserved bacon and garlic, and pecans. Cook for 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
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