Bacon Bourbon Brussels Sprout Skewers
- Total: 45 min
- Active: 45 min
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 15 skewers
- Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (1 of 15 servings): Calories 203, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Carbohydrates 5 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 4 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 205 mg
Fire up your kitchen for these irresistible Bacon Bourbon Brussels Sprout Skewersa smoky, sweet, and savory sensation that's perfect for wowing guests or treating yourself!
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 2/3 cup bourbon
- 1 pound slab bacon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 15 small Brussels sprouts, trimmed (about 1/2 pound)
- Nonstick cooking spray
Special equipment: fifteen 8-inch bamboo skewers
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the butter, brown sugar, salt, cayenne, and bourbon. Stir until the butter melts and the mixture transforms into a glossy, irresistible glazeabout 8 minutes.
- Spread the bacon cubes on a small baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes to render some fat and build that perfect crispiness. Let it rest.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Toss in the Brussels sprouts and blanch until tender and bright green, about 5 minutes. Drain, cool on a baking sheet, and halve each one for easy skewering.
- Heat a grill pan over medium and give it a spritz of nonstick cooking spray.
- Assemble your skewers: Start with a Brussels sprout half, add a bacon cube, another sprout half, more bacon, and finish with a sprout. Repeat for all 15. Brush generously with the bourbon glaze.
- Grill the skewers on the pan, turning and basting with extra glaze until the bacon is crispy and the sprouts char beautifully1 to 2 minutes per side. Serve hot on a platter, drizzled with any remaining glaze for that final flavor punch!
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