Brussels Sprouts with Braised Vinegar
by Lidia Bastianich on Jan 22, 2021
Eddie McNamara shared his brussels sprouts recipe with Lidia, during the filming of Lidia Celebrates America: A Salute to First Responders, and this is one of her favorite renditions of this delicious vegetable. Cooking them with vinegar removes the sulfurous taste, and when they are browned just right, they are delicious.
Recipe from Felidia: Recipes from My Flagship Restaurant (2019). Photo by Jennifer May.
- Prep time
- 10 minutes
- Total time
- 35 minutes
- Course
- Side Dish
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds brussel sprouts
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
- Kosher Salt
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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Trim the bases of the sprouts. Remove the discolored out leaves and cut each sprout vertically in half.
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Wash them thoroughly and drain well.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves, shaking the pan until they turn golden, about 2 minutes.
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Stir the sprouts into the oil, season them lightly with salt, and stir until they turn bright green, about 3 minutes. Pour 1 cup water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat so the liquid is simmering.
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Cook, uncovered, until the sprouts are tender and almost falling apart and the liquid is almost completely evaporated, about 10 to 15 minutes depending on the size of the sprouts. If the liquid is evaporated before the sprouts are tender, add more water, about ¼ cup at a time, as necessary. Increase the heat to high, sprinkle with the vinegar, and toss to coat.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Spoon the sprouts into a warm serving bowl, drizzle with a little olive oil and serve.
