The Best Way To Make Brussel Sprouts!

Steps

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a little bit of sugar and salt to the water.

2. 2

   Prepare the Brussels sprouts by trimming the root ends and cutting them in half through the root so they stay together.

3. 3

   Add the Brussels sprouts to the boiling water and set a timer for 3 to 4 minutes (depending on size).

   Start 4-minute timer
4. 4

   While the sprouts blanch, sauté the chopped bacon in a large skillet until it is cooked but not too brown. Add the diced red onion to the skillet with the bacon and cook briefly until softened.

5. 5

   Drain the Brussels sprouts and place them on a clean kitchen towel. Pat them dry thoroughly to ensure they sear properly in the pan.

6. 6

   Heat a clean skillet with garlic olive oil until it reaches approximately 350°F (180 °C) to 375°F (190 °C) (175°C (350 °F) to 190°C (375 °F)).

7. 7

   Place the dried Brussels sprouts in the pan, cut-side down. Do not crowd the pan; work in batches if necessary to ensure they get a beautiful golden brown color.

8. 8

   Season the sprouts with salt and black pepper while they sear.

9. 9

   Once the sprouts have a nice golden color, add the sautéed bacon and red onions back into the pan.

10. 10

    Turn off the heat. Add the minced garlic and toss to combine. The residual heat will cook the garlic and release its fragrance without burning it.

11. 11

    Zest a lemon directly over the pan using a microplane. If desired, add a tiny drizzle of maple syrup or aged balsamic vinegar for sweetness.

12. 12

    Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately while hot.