Brussel Sprouts with Molasses and Bacon
This Brussels Sprouts with Molasses and Bacon recipe takes a humble vegetable and turns it into a bold, crave-worthy side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb brussels sprouts
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp salt
- 3/4 tsp pepper
- 5 slices bacon-cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup pecans-chopped and toasted
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack to lowest rack and set to 500', Place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven.
- Whisk oil, salt and pepper together in a large bowl.
- Trim brussel sprouts and remove and bruised leaves. Save loose leaves to cook with the whole brussel sprouts. 1/4 and large brussels and 1/2 any small. Add sprouts and leaves to bowl with oil and toss to coat,
- Remove baking sheet from oven and quickly add brussel sprouts. Spread into an even layer. Return to sheet to oven and cook for 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Cook bacon in a non-stick skillet until bacon starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in molasses, pecans and lemon juice and cook until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
- Drizzle molasses mixture over brussel sprouts and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving platter and serve.