Description
Caramelized Brussels sprouts wrapped in sweet maple and savory bacon, a crowd-pleasing side dish made on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 4 ounces bacon, cut into lardons
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1–2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped nuts or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Trim sprouts by slicing off stems and removing loose leaves. Quarter large sprouts, halve medium ones, and leave very small ones whole.
- In a heavy skillet over medium heat, add bacon in a single layer and cook until fat renders and it’s browned but not fully crispy (about 6-8 minutes). Remove some bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving fat in the pan.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Add sprouts cut-side down into the hot bacon fat and sear for 3-5 minutes undisturbed. Toss or stir and let cook for another 3-5 minutes until tender.
- Reduce heat to low-mid, return reserved bacon to the pan, and add maple syrup and vinegar or lemon juice. Toss quickly and cook for 1-2 minutes until coated and glossy.
- Adjust salt and pepper, serve immediately with options for garnishing.
Notes
For optimal caramelization, dry sprouts thoroughly after washing. Use bacon fat for rich flavor, but alternatives like olive oil can be used for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg