Spicy Bacon Jam Brussel Sprouts
These brussel sprouts are the perfect side dish to serve alongside your favourite holiday meal.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Brussel Sprouts halved
- 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 4-5 pieces of Bacon cooked and chopped
- ½ cup Red Pepper Jelly
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 Cloves of Garlic minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- In a large bowl combine the brussel sprouts, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Transfer the brussel sprouts to the lined baking sheet and arrange them cut side down. Bake for 25 minutes.
- While the brussel sprouts are baking, prepare the sauce.
- To prepare the sauce, in a medium sized saucepan combine the cooked bacon, red pepper jelly, brown sugar, lemon juice and garlic. Stir to combine and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once the sauce has reached the boiling point, lower the heat to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- After the brussel sprouts have finished baking, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm sauce over top of the brussel sprouts and toss to combine.
- Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep refrigerated, enjoy within 2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 612mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1141IU | Vitamin C: 130mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg
