Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are one of the most underrated side dishes. But this recipe is about to change all of that! Maple glazed brussels sprouts are the perfect way to eat brussels. They're sweet, spicy, and rustic.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
- 1 lbs brussel sprouts
- 2-3 strips of turkey bacon diced
- 1/2 shallot minced
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp all purpose seasoning
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp pepper jelly optional
- 1-2 tbsp maple or butter flavored syrup
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- Parmesan cheese optional
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet, over medium high heat. Add diced bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan.
Add 2 tbsp of olive oil to the bacon grease. Once it's warmed, add brussel sprouts cut side down and cook in the rendered bacon grease. Cook until charred. About 6 minutes. Then stir and add in shallots.
Reduce heat to medium and add 1 tbsp of butter and continue to sautè until shallots are fragrant. About 2 minutes.
Season with all purpose seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper and a pinch of salt. Add 1-2 tbsp of water if needed.
After about 5 minutes, add bacon back into the pan. Add in syrup, pepper jelly, red pepper flakes and a splash of white vinegar. Stir well until the sauce begins to bubble and thicken.
Taste and adjust salt/ seasonings if needed. 7.Top with Parmesan cheese optional
Serve warm and enjoy!
Keyword Brussel Sprouts, Side Dish, Veggie