Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Almonds

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Brussels Sprouts are shredded (or shaved) like cabbage and sautéed in bacon drippings with garlic and almonds. Red wine vinegar adds a finishing touch.

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, chopped
1/3 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons minced garlic
4 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1 Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon; set aside.
2 Add almonds and garlic to drippings in the skillet; cook briefly over medium heat until toasted. Add Brussels sprouts; quickly toss to coat with drippings. Sprinkle red wine vinegar over sprouts; toss to coat. Cook, stirring frequently, until sprouts are wilted. Off heat, stir in bacon; season with salt and black pepper.