Description
Enjoy the irresistible flavors of Bacon Jam Brussels Sprouts, featuring crispy bacon, sweet brown sugar, and tangy apple cider vinegar. This dish is a quick and simple favorite, perfect for any dinner gathering or holiday feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds Brussels Sprouts
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 pound Thick-Cut Bacon, diced
- 2 large Yellow Onions
- 2 large Shallots, diced
- 2 teaspoons Garlic, minced
- ½ cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
- ¼ cup Maple Syrup
- ⅓ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place cleaned and halved Brussels sprouts on the sheet in a single layer.
- Whisk together olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper; drizzle over sprouts and toss to coat.
- Roast Brussels sprouts for 20-25 minutes until tender and golden brown.
- In a skillet, cook diced bacon over medium heat until crispy; reserve grease and transfer bacon to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onions and shallots, cooking slowly until caramelized (15-20 minutes).
- Mix in garlic, brown sugar, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and optional chili powder; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Toss roasted Brussels sprouts in the skillet with the bacon jam and cook together for an additional 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure Brussels sprouts are not overcrowded on the baking sheet for maximum crispiness.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days; can be frozen up to 3 months.
Feel free to substitute the bacon with smoked tempeh for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg