Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Cream and Juniper

Ingredients

• 800 g Brussels sprouts
• Salt
• 2 shallots
• 200 g bacon cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp juniper berries
• 250 ml heavy cream (at least 30% fat)
• black pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. 1.

   Wash, trim and halve the Brussels sprouts. Blanch in plenty of salted water for 10-12 minutes until firm, then shock in cold water and drain.

2. 2.

   Peel and finely dice the shallots. In hot oil sauté bacon cubes and shallots for 2-3 minutes until golden.

3. 3.

   Add the blanched Brussels sprouts, crush juniper berries in a mortar, stir in cream, simmer for 1-2 minutes, season with salt and pepper, and serve.