Kentucky Bourbon Braised Bacon Brussel Sprouts
Kentucky Bourbon Braised Bacon Brussel Sprouts are full of flavor from braising them in a bourbon, apple juice, and honey and tossing with smokey bacon.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 302kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound bacon cooked and chopped
- 2 to 3 pounds Brussel sprouts
- 1/4 cup Vidalia onion chopped
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until brown.
- Crumble and set aside.
- Reserve 2 to 3 tablespoons of the bacon fat.
- Clean Brussel sprouts. Remove any damaged outside leaves. Cut the tough end off and slice large ones in half.
- Add the onion and Brussel sprouts to the skillet.
- Cook, covered until onion begins to caramelize.
- Meanwhile, mix the bourbon, apple juice, and honey. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour into skillet and turn up the heat.
- When the liquid begins to boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until the liquid has reduced by half and the sprouts are tender.
- Season and salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix with bacon just before serving.
Notes
Recipe from Paula @CallMePMc.com All images and content are copyright protected.
Nutrition
Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 692mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1154IU | Vitamin C: 129mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg
