Melissa's Brussels Sprouts

7 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 6 whole garlic cloves
  • 4 to 6 slices bacon
  • 3/4 pound (about 12) Brussels sprouts, cut in 1/2
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large skillet melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Put the garlic cloves in the skillet and brown completely.
  3. 3
    Remove the garlic to a small bowl.
  4. 4
    Add the bacon to the skillet and cook until crisp.
  5. 5
    Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain, then cut into small pieces and set aside.
  6. 6
    Put the sprouts in the skillet with bacon grease, flat side down, and saute until they begin to brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. 7
    Turn them over, increase the heat to medium-high and add the sugar and the broth.
  8. 8
    Cook for a few minutes, then add the cooked bacon and the garlic cloves.
  9. 9
    Cover and cook for 2 more minutes.
  10. 10
    Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

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