Duskie Estes's Brussels Sprouts, Gravenstein Apple, and Black Pig Bacon Salads

A sophisticated medley of earthy Brussels sprouts, sweet Gravenstein apples, and rich Black Pig Bacon, all harmonized with a tangy sherry vinegar dressing. This salad is topped with minced shallots, Marcona almonds, and a touch of quality extra-virgin olive oil, offering a delightful blend of textures and flavors. Perfect for a savory and satisfying meal.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients

4 oz Black Pig bacon , or other quality bacon, cut into lardons
4 cups Brussels sprouts , quartered
1 shallot , minced
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1 head frisée , cleaned
1 Gravenstein apple , diced
3 tbsps Marcona almonds , roughly chopped
1 tbsp quality extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste

Wine Pairing

Dry Rosé

Instructions

RENDER bacon until slightly browned, in large sauté pan on medium-high heat, a few minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook until browned on at least one side, about 3 minutes.
ADD the shallots and open up their fragrance, about 1 minute. Add the vinegar, remove from heat, and toss. Return the pan to the heat until the Brussels sprouts are just tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
ADD the frisée, apples, almonds and extra-virgin olive oil and toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Plate or eat right out of the pan.

Notes

This recipe was featured in Eat Ink: Recipes. Stories. Tattoos.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Keyword Farm-Fresh, Flavorful, Rustic

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Duskie Estes is a chef and co-owner of Zazu Kitchen and Farm in Sebastopol, CA, with her husband, and chef, John Stewart. Duskie graduated with a prelaw degree in 1990, but took time off school to explore her passion for cooking - and she's never regretted becoming a chef. Their restaurant focuses on whole-animal cooking and wasting as little as possible. The two also raise heritage-breed pigs and offer the meat for sale through their company Black Pig Meat Co.

Duskie Estes’s Brussels Sprouts, Gravenstein Apple, and Black Pig Bacon Salads