Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Jam
This super easy appetizer or side comes together with just 10 minutes of active work and four ingredients. If you're looking for an easy way to get your family to eat more veggies, this is it!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb Brussels Sprouts washed and halved
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt & Pepper to taste
- 6 tablespoon Bourbon Bacon Onion Jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Wash, dry, and halve brussels sprouts, removing root ends and any sad looking leaves.1 lb Brussels Sprouts
- Toss brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt and pepper. Arrange cut side down on parchment lined sheet pan.2 tablespoon Olive Oil, Kosher Salt & Pepper
- Roast for 35-40 minutes, until crispy and fork tender. Allow to cool slightly so you can handle them. Swipe with about ½ teaspoon of bacon jam each. Alternately, warm the bacon jam and drizzle it over a bowl of the brussels. Enjoy!6 tablespoon Bourbon Bacon Onion Jam
Notes
Optional Variations
- Fiery Flavor - If you want the brussels sprouts to have some heat, feel free to season them with cayenne, red pepper flakes, or ghost pepper flakes before roasting. Or, make a batch of hot pepper bacon jam by adding a few finely chopped jalapeños, serranos, or the hot peppers of your choice to the mix when you sauté the onions. You can also add a small squirt of sriracha to each sprout alongside the bacon jam.
- Extra Pork - Making your own bacon jam? Drain off some of the rendered bacon fat and use it in place of some or all of the olive oil for an even richer, porkier flavor. You can also garnish the plate (or individual bites) with crispy bits of chopped bacon for added texture.
- Vegan-Friendly - Need a vegetarian version? Stir some vegan bacon bits into your favorite sweet and savory preserves—hot pepper jelly is a good place to start!
- Roasting Trick - Use foil to line your sheet pan for the ultimate crispiness—metal conducts the heat better than parchment paper, resulting in more char. Make sure to spritz it with nonstick spray or brush it with oil to prevent the brussels sprouts from sticking.
- Mix Well - Use your hands to mix the brussels sprouts with the seasoning and olive oil; this is the easiest way to achieve uniform results.
- Flip ‘Em - Take the time to flip the brussels sprouts to make their cut side touch the roasting pan. This will ensure they get evenly browned and beautiful!
- Light Hand - If you're going the hors d'oeuvres route, don't add too much bacon jam—just a little dollop will do!
- Taste First - Taste one of the charred brussels sprouts before adding the jam. They should be well-seasoned! If they’re tasting a bit bland, sprinkle on a few more pinches of salt and toss to combine before garnishing and serving.
- Temperature Matters - If you’re serving individual brussels sprouts bites, keep the bacon jam cold or at room temp—this will make it a bit firmer, so it’ll stay on easier. If you’re serving them as a family-style side, warm the jam first to make it easier to drip and drizzle over the plate.
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 23mgPotassium: 305mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 570IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
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