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Caramelized Maple Brussel Sprouts

Caramelized Maple Brussel Sprouts

Caramelized maple brussel sprouts adds a completely new dimension to the brussel sprouts your grew up with. You'll be delighted to enjoy these little cabbages at the table.
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Course: Vegetable
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • Drizzle of vegetable oil
  • 1 lb or 3 cups brussel sprouts trimmed and cut in half lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons bacon bits
  • 1-2 tablespoons steak spice rub I like Blues Hog Bold & Beefy
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Equipment

  • Frying pan with lid

Method
 

  1. Heat frying pan on medium heat with drizzle of vegetable oil.
  2. Once oil is shimmering, place brussel sprouts cut side down onto the pan.
  3. Place lid on top of the frying pan, until brussel sprouts show a bright green colour, about 5 minutes.
    Caramelizing flat side of brussel sprouts
  4. Remove the lid and allow the brussel sprouts on pan surface to caramelize a brown color, about 2-5 minutes.
  5. Turn brussel sprouts to caramelize the rounded side of the brussel sprouts, about 5 minutes.
    Caramelizing round side of brussel sprouts
  6. Add bacon to the pan and generously sprinkle with steak rub and drizzle maple syrup.
  7. Toss to combine. Serve hot.