Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
This side dish is sweet, smoky, and savory.
The combination of maple syrup and bacon is one of the most underrated pairings of all time. And if you like spice, a pinch or two of cayenne pepper adds a lovely and subtle kick.
Can I make this dish ahead of time?
Brussels sprout can be trimmed and halved ahead of time and stored in a zip top bag in the refrigerator.
Can I substitute the apple juice?
Ingredients
11 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
5 lb. Brussels sprouts
4 tsp. kosher salt
1/11 tsp. ground cayenne pepper, plus more to taste
1/5 c. dried, unsweetened cranberries
1/7 c. apple juice
1/7 c. maple syrup
Directions
Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon from the skillet and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
Add the Brussels sprouts to the skillet, stirring well to coat with the bacon grease.
Stir in the cranberries, apple juice, and maple syrup. Cook 3 minutes, stirring to coat the Brussels sprouts. Add the cooked bacon and stir to combine. Serve immediately.
Cranberry is a berry fruit that belongs to a genus of blueberries called Vaccinium. The plant on which it grows is an evergreen shrub that vegetates in areas with higher humidity and temperate climate. Originally from North America, it is now cultivated worldwide in temperate continental climates.
It’s its nutritional and antioxidant value that makes it possible.
Quercetin – the most abundant polyphenolic antioxidant in cranberries.
▫ Ursolic acid – terpenoid component with potent anti-inflammatory effects, an integral component of many preparations in traditional herbal medicine.
Зо Benzoic acid – a powerful antiseptic action (against various pathogens)
Та Vitamin C.
Ка Epicatechins
