Smoked Brussels Sprouts

Gorgeous Brussels sprouts smoked to perfection and glazed with balsamic vinegar and honey for a healthy side dish.

Tender centers, crispy edges, and mouthwatering wood-smoke flavors take this simple, super-healthy side to the next level. The honey-sweetened balsamic glaze will have you savoring every single bite of this super food.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings

Calories 141kcal

Author Imma

Equipment

1 smoker or pellet grill
1 half-sheet pan
1 Cast-iron skillet

Ingredients

1½ pounds (680g) Brussels sprouts
3-4 tablespoons (40-50g) unsalted butter
salt and pepper to taste (¼-½ teaspoon of salt per pound)
3-4 strips thick-cut bacon (optional)
2 tablespoons (30ml) balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon (15ml) honey

Instructions

Preheat the smoker or pellet grill to 225°F (107°C).
Trim the Brussels sprouts, peeling away the loose outer leaves and removing dry or bruised leaves. Then cut them in half lengthwise through the stem and toss them into a half-sheet pan.
Heat a tablespoon of the butter in a cast-iron skillet over low heat until it starts bubbling and becomes fragrant (3-4 minutes). Pour it over the Brussels sprouts, season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss to coat the sprouts evenly.
Place the sheet pan in the smoker and smoke it for 1-1½ hours or until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Stir once or twice for even smoking.
If garnishing with bacon, place the strips directly on the grates next to the Brussels sprouts about halfway through (around 30-40 minutes) or cook it in a cast-iron skillet right before serving. After it crisps, remove it from the heat and chop it into bits for garnishing the sprouts.
While the sprouts are smoking, melt the rest of the butter in a pan, remove it from the heat, and whisk in the balsamic vinegar and honey until well combined.
Add the smoked Brussels sprouts to the pan with the balsamic glaze, and stir to coat them evenly.
Transfer them to a serving dish, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, sprinkle the bacon bits over them, and enjoy.

Notes

Check for doneness occasionally after 40 minutes to avoid overcooking them.
If you do accidentally overcook them to mush, puree them with a little broth for a creamed soup. Optionally, top the soup with shaved Parmesan, and tell everyone you meant to do that.
Please remember that the nutritional details are approximate and can vary greatly depending on the ingredients used in the recipe.

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