Creamed Sprouts with Bacon and Chestnuts
Course: SidesCuisine: Hospitality, British, CareDifficulty: Easy
Servings
10
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
20
minutesSprouts 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.
Ingredients
1 kg 1 Brussels Sprouts
1 tsp 1 Vegetable Oil
200 g 200 Smoked Bacon Lardons
100 g 100 Chestnuts
200 ml 200 Chicken Stock
100 ml 100 Double Cream
30 g 30 Chives
Directions
- In 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.
- Add the sprouts into the pan and roast on a high heat until the sprouts are coloured well. Add the bacon back in.
- Add the chicken stock and cream and reduce by half, add the chestnuts, chives and seasoning.
- If you want the sauce thicker just continue to reduce the liquid to your desired viscosity.
Notes
- Adding a splash of white wine before the stock can lift the flavour even further.
