Stir Fried Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Side Serves 4 people Ireland

3½oz/ 100g diced bacon 

2 shallots, thinly sliced

12¼oz/ 350g Brussels sprouts, washed, trimmed and sliced thinly

2 garlic cloves

1 red chilli, sliced

1½fl oz/ 50ml vegetable stock

1 tsp honey

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Juice of ½ orange

Olive, to stir fry

Orange zest, to garnish 



Step 1

Heat a large frying pan or wok with a little oil. Place the diced bacon in and cook until crispy. Take out with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Step 2

Add the shallots and stir fry for about a minute. 

Step 3

Add the Brussels sprouts and cook/ stir fry for about 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the garlic, chilli and stock.

Step 5

Add the honey, stock, juice of orange juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 6

Simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring while stir frying.

Step 7

Return the crispy bacon to the pan/ wok and stir frying for 1 to 2 minutes.  

Step 8

To serve, spoon into a serving bowl, sprinkle over the orange zest.