Name: Creamed Brussels Sprouts and Pearl Onions with Wild Flower Honey
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Vegetables
Ingredients: 3-1/2 cups Brussels sprouts; 1-1/4 cups pearl onions, blanched and peeled; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/4 cup minced shallots; 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup brandy, Calvados, or Cognac; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons wild flower honey; 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

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During testing, our staff proclaimed that these were the most delicious Brussels sprouts they’d ever had. To save time, you can easily substitute frozen Brussels sprouts and pearl onions.

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups Brussels sprouts

1-1/4 cups pearl onions, blanched and peeled

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1/4 cup minced shallots

1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup brandy, Calvados, or Cognac

1 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons wild flower honey

2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Peel, quarter, and blanch the Brussels sprouts in boiling salted water. Plunge into an ice water bath to stop cooking. Drain and set aside.

In a medium frying pan over moderate heat, saute onions in the vegetable oil until they caramelize nicely, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add shallots, ginger, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper and saute 3 to 4 minutes longer.

Add the brandy (or equivalent) to the pan, let warm briefly, then remove pan from the burner. Working very carefully, light the liquor with a long match and allow the liquid to reduce. As a safety measure, keep a lid nearby to douse the flames if needed; the liquor will flame about 15 to 30 seconds before going out on its own. Add cream, honey, and vinegar, then simmer until the sauce thickens about 4 minutes. Add the brussels sprouts and stir. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.