Description
Brussels Sprouts in Maple Bourbon Sauce is a delectable dish that combines the earthy flavor of Brussels sprouts with the rich sweetness of maple syrup and the warmth of bourbon. Topped with crispy bacon and candied pecans, this dish is a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
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Brussels Sprouts:
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, rinsed, trimmed, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Maple Bourbon Sauce:
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup (157.5 g) maple syrup
- 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (99 g) candied pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Brussels Sprouts: In a large bowl, combine Brussels sprouts, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated. Place on baking sheet.
- Bake Brussels Sprouts: Bake for 20-25 minutes until fork-tender.
- Cook Bacon: In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towel. Set aside.
- Make Maple Bourbon Sauce: Remove excess bacon grease from skillet. Add bourbon and balsamic vinegar. Scrape up browned bits. Add maple syrup and brown sugar. Stir until thickened.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove from heat. Add Brussels sprouts, bacon, and pecans. Stir to combine. Serve.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness of the sauce to your preference by adding more or less maple syrup and brown sugar.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use a vegetarian substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
