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Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped into small pieces
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the chopped bacon. Cook until the pieces turn crispy and release their fat, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside on a plate, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
  • Add the olive oil to the skillet if needed, then place the halved Brussels sprouts cut side down in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let them cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes so the bottoms brown.
  • Stir the sprouts and continue cooking for another 5 to 6 minutes until they soften but still hold their shape.
  • Return the cooked bacon to the skillet and pour in the maple syrup. Stir everything together and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more until the syrup thickens slightly and coats the ingredients evenly.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a serving bowl.

Notes

For the best texture, avoid overcrowding the skillet so the Brussels sprouts brown instead of steaming. If your maple syrup is very thick, warm it briefly before adding it to help it spread quickly. Leftovers reheat well in the same skillet over low heat to restore crispness without drying out the glaze.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Large Skillet, Knife, Cutting Board