Braised Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Roasted Chestnuts

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   Score each chestnut with a X and roast in a 400 deg.

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   oven for 25-30 minutes.

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   Peel as soon as the chestnuts are cool enough to handle.

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   Trim and discard the loose and discolored leaves from each sprout.

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   Steam covered until just tender.

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   Immediately immerse in ice water bath.

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   Once chilled, halve smaller sprouts - larger ones can be quartered.

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   Sprouts can be prepared up to 8 hours ahead and stored in fridge tightly covered.

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   Render the bacon in a large frying pan over medium heat.

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    Add the minced shallot and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute.

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    Add the chopped chestnuts and chicken broth, cover and simmer about 10 minutes.

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    Add the Vinegar, Sherry and Brussels Sprouts and cook until the sprouts just start to brown (about 5 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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