Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• 5 strips of bacon, diced
• 32 oz brussels sprouts, halved or roughly chopped
• 1/4 – 1/3 cup maple syrup (depending how sweet you like it)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a large cast iron skillet to medium high heat.

2. 2

   Add bacon to the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring throughout. The bacon should be browned. Once it’s browned remove the bacon from the pan and place on a plate, leave the bacon grease in the pan.

3. 3

   Add prepared brussel sprouts to the pan with bacon grease. Sear for 5-7 minutes, stirring throughout, the brussel sprout should start to brown. Once you see them browning, reduce the heat to medium low and cover the pan.

4. 4

   Continue to cook the sprouts at the lower temperature until they get softer, approximately another 8-10 minutes. Be sure to continue to stir, so they don’t burn.

5. 5

   Once the sprouts are softer and browned, add in the maple syrup, garlic powder, salt, pepper and bacon back to the pan. Stir everything together and cook another 2-3 minutes to let the flavors come together.

6. 6

   Optional: If you like to “crisp” up your sprouts. Turn on your oven broiler. Place the brussels sprouts under the broiler for an additional 3-4 minutes. Serve.