Beer-Braised Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Butter

Braised Brussels Sprouts with Beer

Category: Side Dishes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Begin by preparing the Brussels sprouts: Remove the outer leaves and trim the hard, spiky ends of each sprout.
2. Rinse the Brussels sprouts thoroughly under cold running water.
3. Heat the butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
4. Once the butter has melted, add the shallot, finely chopped, and sauté until it becomes soft and golden.
5. Stir in the sugar, allowing it to dissolve and slightly caramelize.
6. Add the Brussels sprouts to the pan and toss them with the shallots and butter mixture.
7. Pour in the beer, and add the bay leaf, a pinch of salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
8. Cover the pan with a lid and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let the sprouts cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the beer to reduce and infuse the sprouts with its flavor.
9. After 10 minutes, remove the lid, increase the heat slightly, and let the Brussels sprouts cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure they do not stick to the pan.
10. Once the sprouts are tender and golden brown, remove from the heat and discard the bay leaf.

Serve these delicious braised Brussels sprouts as a perfect side dish with your favorite main course. The combination of buttery sweetness, the gentle bitterness of the beer, and the earthiness of the Brussels sprouts makes for a truly unique and flavorful treat!