This simple Roasted Apple Cider Bacon Brussels Sprouts recipe is great for a weeknight meal, or to feed a crowd. Sweet, tart and savory!
Servings 4Servings
Ingredients
1lbBrussels Sprouts
1/2Apple
1TbspOlive oil
Salt and pepper
2StripsBaconchopped
1/2TbspButter
1Small shallot
3/4CupApple cider
1TbspApple cider vinegar
1/2tspDijon mustard
1/2tspMaple syrup
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425° F. Chop brussels sprouts in half or quarters depending on if they are large or small. Dice apple into 1/4 inch pieces. Coat sprouts and apple with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread into single layer on a sheet tray. Sprinkle chopped piece of bacon around tray around the brussels. Bake for 20 minutes, or until they start to brown.
On the stove, add butter and shallot to a small saucepan. Saute for a couple minutes, until shallot begins to brown. Add apple cider, apple cider vinegar, dijon and maple syrup. Whisk together and let simmer for 10 minutes on low.
Once brussels sprouts are done, remove from oven and coat with the sauce. There may be some extra sauce, but the vegetable will absorb quite a bit! Serve hot.