Cider-Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Sweet and savory Cider-Glazed Brussels Sprouts with apples, shallots, and bacon. This all-star side dish is worthy of any dinner party, yet easy enough for weeknights.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Sheet pan
- 12-inch skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 3 slices uncured center cut bacon (raw), diced
- 1 small-medium red apple, finely chopped (no need to peel)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 3 Tbsp. toasted pine nuts or chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF. Add Brussels sprouts to a large rimmed baking sheet, and toss with olive oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and black pepper. Arrange sprouts cut side-down, and roast for 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven, toss Brussels sprouts, and roast for another 8 to 10 minutes, or until crispy and charred.
- Place bacon in a 12-inch Staub Cast Iron Skillet and turn heat to medium. Cook until the fat is rendered and bacon is crispy, about 5 to 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon bits to a bowl. Leave any remaining bacon grease in the skillet.Add apple and shallots to the skillet with residual bacon grease. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft.Add apple cider, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar to skillet. Simmer mixture for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the liquid is mostly reduced. Add fresh thyme leaves, and season with remaining 1/4 tsp. salt.
- Add roasted Brussels sprouts to skillet, along with toasted pine nuts or pistachios; toss to coat in cider glaze. Serve right out of the skillet, or transfer to a serving platter.
Notes
- To Make-Ahead: Peel and slice the Brussels sprouts up to 2 days ahead. Store sliced sprouts in a Zwilling Fresh & Save storage container to keep them as crisp and fresh as possible.
- Store: Store leftover cider-glazed Brussels in a food storage container for up to 5 days.
- To Reheat: For best results, rewarm leftovers in a baking dish in the oven at 350ºF. You can also reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 450mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g