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Marinated Brussels Sprouts with a Dark Chocolate Cayenne Sauce

Marinated Brussels Sprouts with a Dark Chocolate Cayenne Sauce

Photo by Mariya

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Best Brussel Sprouts
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    Mariya's Notes: This is not your typical brussels sprouts recipe, however, the intricate combination of the cayenne-chocolate flavors will make even the biggest brussels sprouts critic fall in love with this...

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Serves 2

  1. Combine balsamic vinegar with olive oil and add brussels sprouts; marinate for 10 minutes.

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  2. Add olive oil to a hot sauté pan and sweat shallots.

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  3. Add marinated brussels sprouts to pan and sauté on high heat for ~3 min.

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  4. Add cayenne and chicken stock-to the half-way point of the brussels sprouts.

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  5. As soon as the liquid comes to a boil, turn the heat down, and simmer (covered) until brussels sprouts are just tender (approximately 15 min); remove brussels sprouts.

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  6. Add the rest of the chicken stock to the pan and reduce the liquid by half; season.

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  7. Take the pan off the heat and add chocolate, until melted.

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  8. Serve the pan sauce over brussels sprouts.

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Smokin_tokyo Reply

Looks wonderful. What kind of chocolate do you recommend?

Img_1762b Reply

Looks awesome, the flavor combination is really interesting.

Jo Reply

Sounds Delish!

Jo Reply

Sounds Delish!

Jo Reply

Sounds Delish!

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