Brussels Sprouts

Glancy Family Cookbook Volume II, chapter 4

Category: Side Dishes

Can be made ahead of time; if so, wait until reheating to add cream and marjoram.

Ingredients

3 tbsp butter
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 1/2 lb brussels sprouts, halved
1 cup chicken broth
2 shallots, minced
1 tbsp fresh marjoram, chopped
1/3 cup heavy cream

Steps

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
Add nuts and stir until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer nuts to a small bowl.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium heat. Add sprouts; stir 1 minute.
Add broth; cover and simmer until sprouts are almost tender, about 7 minutes. Uncover and simmer until broth evaporates, about 5 minutes.
Using wooden spoon, push sprouts to side of skillet. Melt 1 tbsp butter in center of same skillet. Add shallots; sauté until tender, about 2 minutes.
Stir in marjoram, then cream.
Simmer until sprouts are coated with cream, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper. Mix in half of pine nuts.
Transfer to serving bowl; top with remaining pine nuts.