Vegetables Brussels Sprouts Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Be the first to rate & review! These are the bacon-laden brussels sprouts that Anthony Bourdain serves at Thanksgiving. Slideshow: More Brussels Recipes By Anthony Bourdain Updated on November 1, 2016 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Total Time: 45 mins Yield: 8 Ingredients 3/4 pound meaty slab bacon, sliced 1 inch thick and diced 2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved Kosher salt Pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Directions In a very large skillet, combine the bacon with 1/4 cup of water and bring to a simmer. Cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the fat is rendered and the diced bacon is browned, about 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of fat from the skillet. Add the brussels sprouts and season generously with salt. Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 10 minutes. Add 1/3 cup of water and cook, stirring occasionally, until the brussels sprouts are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the browned bacon, butter and lemon juice and cook, tossing, until hot, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve. Brussels sprouts are at their peak during the cool months of fall. From Brussels sprouts and smoky onions on cheddar toast to fresh Brussels sprout slaw with ginger gold apple, here are 26 Brussels sprouts recipes you should make this season. Bobby Fisher Rate it Print