Cat Coras Caramelized Brussels Sprouts Recipes

CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Prepare the brussels sprouts by peeling off 2 to 3 of the dark outer leaves; trim stem ends.
• In a Dutch oven or 12" skillet heat the sugar over medium high heat until sugar begins to melt, shaking pan occasionally to heat sugar evenly.
• Once sugar starts to melt, reduce heat and cook until sugar begins to turn brown.
• Add butter; stir until melted.
• Add the vinegars.
• Cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Add the water and salt.
• Bring to boiling; add the sprouts.
• Return to boiling; reduce heat.
• Simmer, covered, for 6 minutes.
• Uncover; cook about 15 minutes longer or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the sprouts are coated with a golden glaze, stirring occasionally.
• Keep warm until serving.

CARAMELIZED ONION-PECAN BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Cut Brussels sprouts in half; cut each half crosswise into thin slices. Place sprouts and onion in separate resealable food-storage plastic bags; seal bags. Refrigerate 8 hours.
• In large heavy skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook pecans in butter 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until toasted. Remove from skillet.
• Add onion to skillet. Cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramel colored. Add Brussels sprouts and toasted pecans. Cook about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until sprouts are tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath. Cook brussels sprouts until just tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to ice-water bath, and let stand until cool. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Cook guanciale in a large skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until fat is released and guanciale is crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Season generously with pepper. Add half the brussels sprouts, and cook until just starting to brown, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate. Add oil and remaining brussels sprouts to skillet, and cook until just starting to brown, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and combine with remaining brussels sprouts. Serve warm.

CAT CORA'S CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Cut the bottom stems off and peel off any bruised or wilted leaves. Cut an x into the stem end (this helps them become a bit more tender during cooking). Cut each sprout in half.
• In a saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add 1 tbls. of the salt and the Brussels sprouts. Cook about 10 minutes, or tender when pierced with a knife.
• Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium high heat and cook until golden brown. Add the sprouts. Cook for 10 minutes, constantly stirring until well caramelized on all sides.
• Remove from heat, then add the capers, lemon juice, pepper, and the 1 teaspoons salt. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!