Bacon Beer Brussels Sprouts

With the New Year in full swing, many of us have taken on new health goals, which for most may result in slightly less beer consumption.  If you find yourself craving a cold one with friends and family, but want to leave the guilt back in 2016, we have three B’s for you: BACON BEER BRUSSELS. That’s right, beer flavored brussels sprouts with crispy turkey bacon bits on top – yes we said turkey bacon, after all it is only February!

This one skillet dish is not only easy and convenient, but the beer addition is actually healthier than you might think! As if us beer lovers need another reason to have a beer, the U.S. News Health (2016) found that moderate beer consumption can: increase good cholesterol, increase heart and bone health, and reduce your risk of diabetes all while improving psychological and cognitive well-being. Now for those of you wondering what ‘moderate’ consumption means, it is one 12 ounce drink per day for women and two 12 ounce drinks per day for men.

This bacon beer brussels recipe will leave you feeling guilt free while satisfying your weeknight beer craving. The caramelized beer flavor will surely become the perfect side-dish to a weekday meal. It may even suffice as a Monday night comfort food while watching this season of The Bachelor, because let’s face it, we are all craving a cold one while listening to 24 year old Corrine talk about having a nanny.

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Bacon Beer Brussels Sprouts

Course

cooking with beer

Cook Time

25 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 1 lb Organic Brussels Sprouts Halved
• 3 oz Organic Turkey Bacon Chopped
• 1/2 Organic Shallot Sliced
• 6 oz Pale Ale of Choice We used Saint Archer Pale Ale
• 1/2 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt
• 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper

Course cooking with beer Cook Time 25 minutes Servings people Ingredients 1 lb Organic Brussels Sprouts Halved 3 oz Organic Turkey Bacon Chopped 1/2 Organic Shallot Sliced 6 oz Pale Ale of Choice We used Saint Archer Pale Ale 1/2 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Wash the sprouts.

   
2. Cut the sprouts into halves.

   
3. In a large skillet over medium heat add the chopped turkey bacon and sauté until crispy. Add the shallots and sauté for about 3 minutes, then add the sprouts stirring for 5 minutes.

   
4. Pour half of the bottle of pale ale into the skillet. Add the salt and peppers. Once it is brought to a simmer lower the heat.

   
5. Stir and simmer until the beer has reduced to a glaze and the sprouts are cooked, about 15 minutes. Enjoy with the remainder of the Pale Ale.

   

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