Shredded Brussels Sprouts

  Posted on October 13, 2009  by Leslie Blythe  3 comments

My Sly Side

Let’s face it; most people don’t like Brussels sprouts.  Also, most people do not know how to spell Brussels sprouts.  I happen to like them and also know how to spell it.  I will just pause now to pat myself on the back!

Now that Thanksgiving (my least favorite meal to cook) is approaching, I have a way to get people to try them.  First off, don’t tell them what it is.  The Brussels sprouts are shredded, so they don’t resemble anything of the sort.  Pour your guests some wine, that mixed with the aroma of bacon wafting through the house will surely put them off the scent.

These are really good.  You can also use pancetta and add some toasted pine nuts – you can customize it to your taste.  You must put this on your Thanksgiving menu this year, it’s a winner.

Shredded Brussels Sprouts

Serves 8

1/2 lb sliced bacon
1/4 cup butter
2 lb Brussels sprouts, cored and shredded
3 green onions, minced
Salt and pepper to taste 

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons grease, crumble and set aside.

In the same skillet, melt butter in with reserved bacon grease over medium heat. Add Brussels sprouts and green onions to the pan, and season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until sprouts are wilted and tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in crumbled bacon just before serving.