“I thought you could use this on your table or something Mom,” said HHjr as he came in with a huge stalk of Brussels sprouts. He so gets me! I can’t think of anything I’d rather have to decorate with than fresh produce!
It was the day before Thanksgiving, and my table was set but I hadn’t given a thought to decor in the kitchen where we would be serving…
with some fresh cranberries and a vase I had a Brussels sprout tree in no time at all!
It looked beautiful and fresh all weekend and on Sunday I knew exactly what I wanted to do with those pretty green globes
Yep!
Time to make Bourbon Glazed Brussels Sprout & Bacon Kebabs!
This recipe will make you a rock star…yes, it is that good…
After a quick boil, thread the sprouts on skewers with partially cooked bacon pieces in between
HHjr grilled these, but you could do them in the oven
Brush them liberally with the bourbon glaze several times during cooking
and prepare to swoon with delight!
I can’t describe how good this is, you must try this for yourself!
After a wild and crazy Thanksgiving Day and the crushing loss at the Iron Bowl, we decided to treat ourselves to a special meal last Sunday with filet mignon and these Bourbon Glazed Beauties~ It sure made us feel better and what a way to kick off the holidays!
Here’s the recipe:
BOURBON GLAZED BRUSSELS SPROUT & BACON KEBABS
Equipment
- skewers
Ingredients
- 16 Brussels sprouts
- 4 pieces thick sliced bacon
- 2 T butter
- 3 T brown sugar
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- dash of cayenne
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and add Brussels sprouts and cook for 4-5 until just tender and still bright green. Drain and set aside. Cook bacon until just starting to brown but still pliable. Cut bacon strips into 4 pieces. Thread Brussels sprouts onto skewers with a folded piece of bacon in between them.
- Heat a small sauce pan over medium heat and add butter. Cook until butter starts to brown and smell nutty, about 3 minutes. Whisk in brown sugar and cayenne and cook 2 more minutes. Remove pan from heat and slowly stir in bourbon. Return to heat and whisk constantly about 3 minutes until smooth and caramel like.
- Grill or broil [place pan in middle of oven, not too close to broiler] basting frequently with glaze, and turning, until bacon is done and sprouts begin to char, 5-10 minutes. Serves 4
Happy December!
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