Description
Savor the irresistible combination of Smoked Brussels Sprouts with Bacon. This dish is easy to prepare, blending fresh sprouts with crispy bacon and vibrant seasonings for a mouthwatering side that complements any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound brussels sprouts cleaned, trimmed, and halved
- 6 slices bacon diced
- ½ cup red onion diced
- ½ teaspoon garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- optional: balsamic vinegar or maple syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your pellet grill or smoker to 250°F.
- Rinse the Brussels sprouts under cold water. Trim the ends, remove damaged outer leaves, and cut larger sprouts in half.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add diced bacon and cook until it starts to brown and render fat. Add red onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion softens.
- Add Brussels sprouts to the skillet. Sprinkle with sea salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Toss well to coat.
- Place the skillet directly on the smoker grates. Smoke for 1 hour, stirring halfway through.
- Increase the smoker temperature to 350°F and cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until sprouts are tender with crispy edges.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar or maple syrup if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For a sweeter touch, consider adding a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or maple syrup before serving.
Feel free to customize spices to suit your taste; smoked paprika or cayenne can add extra flavor.
These smoked Brussels sprouts make a great side for grilled meats or can be enjoyed on their own.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg