Creamed Sprouts with Bacon and Chestnuts

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1kg Brussels Sprouts; 1 tsp Vegetable Oil; 200g Smoked Bacon Lardons; 100g Chestnuts; 200ml Chicken Stock; 100ml Double Cream; 30g Chives

Sprouts are a British festive staple, but they're not just for Christmas! This recipe champions sprouts with a balance of flavours from the smokiness of bacon and sweetness of chestnuts while the cream ties everything together.

Course: Side
Cuisine: British

Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 25 mins
Serves

Ingredients

1kg Brussels Sprouts
1 tsp Vegetable Oil
200g Smoked Bacon Lardons
100g Chestnuts
200ml Chicken Stock
100ml Double Cream
30g Chives

Method

1In a pan cook the bacon on a low to medium heat to release the fat, cook for around 2-3 minutes before placing into a separate bowl.
2Add the sprouts into the pan and roast on a high heat until the sprouts are coloured well. Add the bacon back in.
3Add the chicken stock and cream and reduce by half, add the chestnuts, chives and seasoning.
4If you want the sauce thicker just continue to reduce the liquid to your desired viscosity.

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