Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts are the most delicious side dish ever! Sweet maple syrup is paired with salty, crispy bacon and the best pan-fried Brussels sprouts to create the perfect side!
Ingredients
- 4 slices Open Nature applewood smoked bacon, chopped
- 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed & halved
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Signature SELECT ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Signature SELECT apple juice
- 2 tablespoons O Organics 100% pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Add the chopped bacon to a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes or until crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon from the skillet.
- Place the bacon on a paper towel lined plate to drain any grease.
- Add the Brussels sprouts, cut side down, to the skillet with the bacon grease over medium-high heat.
- Let the Brussels sprouts cook and caramelize without touching them for 6-8 minutes.
- Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the Brussels sprouts, then give them a stir and continue cooking them on the stove for an additional 6-8 minutes.
- Add the apple juice and maple syrup to the skillet, toss the Brussels sprouts and continue cooking on the stove for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Add the cooked, chopped bacon back to the skillet with the Brussels sprouts, stir to combine, then serve immediately.
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Notes
- While a cast-iron skillet is recommended, it's not required. I do recommend using the heaviest skillet you have on hand, for even crisp cooking of the Brussels sprouts.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- This recipe serves 4 as a side dish, but can easily be altered to serve 8, 12 or 16! Simply hover over the number 4 next to "servings" in the recipe card above. You can then use a slider to adjust the servings to whatever you'd like. The ingredients in the recipe card will automatically update for your required serving amount.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 172kcal (9%)Carbohydrates 18g (6%)Protein 7g (14%)Fat 9g (14%)Saturated Fat 3g (15%)Cholesterol 15mg (5%)Sodium 466mg (19%)Potassium 507mg (14%)Fiber 4g (16%)Sugar 9g (10%)Vitamin A 855mg (17%)Vitamin C 96mg (116%)Calcium 59mg (6%)Iron 2mg (11%)
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