Brussels Sprouts With Balsamic Vinegar

Ingredients

• 1 12 lb fresh Brussels sprouts
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic peeled and sliced
• 14 c balsamic vinegar
• 1 medium yellow onion peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 Tbsp butter
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Trim off the stems and remove any limp leaves from Brussels sprouts
2. Blanch the sprouts in boiling water to cover for 5 minutes
3. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking Heat a large frying pan and add the olive oil garlic and onion Saute a few minutes until the onion just becomes tender
4. Add the blanched drained Brussels sprouts
5. Saute a few minutes until the Brussels sprouts are cooked to your liking
6. Add the vinegar and toss so that all the sprouts are coated with vinegar
7. Add the butter and salt and pepper to taste and toss together again Serves 6 to 8