2lbsBrussels SproutsApproximately 2 bags/bunches, organic is always best! Washed, trimmed and cut in half.
6SlicesBaconLike Niman Ranch Applewood Smoked Bacon from Rollin' Oats. Roughly chopped into 1/2" pieces.
1/2cupSlivered Almonds
2ozBourbonWhatever you have on hand will suffice! I used Ancient Age
1/2cupBrown Sugar
1/2cupMaple Syrup
2tbspBalsamic Vinegar
2tbspOlive Oil
Salt and Pepper
Pomegranate Salsa
1cupPomegranate SeedsFrom approximately 1 large Pomegranate
1/4cupChivesMinced
1/2cupRed OnionDiced
1LemonWe just need the juice here but feel free to add in some zest as well.
1tbspOlive Oil
Salt and Pepper
Instructions
Pomegranate Salsa
In a medium bowl combine all salsa ingredients. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Keep salsa in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Brussels and Assembly
Preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl toss brussels with olive oil, salt and pepper and add them to the baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake until Brussels begin to brown on the edges - 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
Heat a dutch oven or large skillet over medium heat and add in bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bacon is fully cooked and crisp - 8-10 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, remove crisp bacon bits from pot/pan and allow to cool, until ready to use again, on a paper towel-lined plate. Pour balsamic and bourbon into the pot and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bourbon and balsamic will bubble rapidly.
Add in maple syrup and brown sugar. Stir occasionaly until the sauce has thickened, 5-7 minutes.
Turn off the heat and add in cooked brussels, crisp bacon bits and slivered almonds. Stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
When you're ready to serve, plate your brussels on a platter and top with heaping spoonfuls of pomegranate salsa.
Nutrition Facts
Maple-Bourbon Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Salsa
Amount Per Serving
Calories 473Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 194mg8%
Potassium 900mg26%
Carbohydrates 61g20%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 43g48%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 1225IU25%
Vitamin C 143mg173%
Calcium 146mg15%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.