Brussels Sprouts with Hot Honey & Bacon

Ingredients

• 1 pound Brussels Sprouts (trimmed and halved)
• 1 oz Water (for microwaving)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
• to taste Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground, heavy on the pepper)
• 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter (cut into cubes, room temperature)
• 1 Shallot (finely diced)
• 4 slices Bacon (cooked until crisp, then chopped)
• 2 Garlic Cloves (thinly sliced (Goodfellas style))
• 1 cup Dry White Wine (deglazing liquid)
• 2 tbsp Elijah's Extreme Hot Honey (adds sweet heat)

Instructions

1. Steam the Brussels Sprouts

   Trim the ends, halve the Brussels sprouts, place them in a microwave‑safe bowl, add 1 oz water, cover, and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Drain any excess water.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sauté the Sprouts

   Heat the skillet over medium‑high, add olive oil, then the steamed sprouts. Season with salt and a generous ½ tsp black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they develop a light golden color.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium-high

3. Add First Butter

   Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter to the pan and toss the sprouts until the butter melts and coats them.

   Time: PT1M

4. Incorporate Shallot and More Butter

   Stir in the finely diced shallot and another 1 tbsp butter. Cook, stirring, until the shallot becomes translucent and fragrant.

   Time: PT2M

5. Add Bacon and Garlic

   Add the chopped crisp bacon and thinly sliced garlic. Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until garlic is just golden.

   Time: PT2M

6. Deglaze with White Wine

   Pour in 1 cup dry white wine, stirring to lift any browned bits. Let the wine reduce and the alcohol burn off, about 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium-high

7. Finish with Hot Honey

   Drizzle 2 tbsp Elijah's Extreme Hot Honey over the mixture, give a final toss to coat everything evenly.

   Time: PT1M

8. Oven Caramelization

   Transfer the entire mixture to a baking dish and bake in a pre‑heated 350°F oven for 10 minutes, until the edges are deeply caramelized.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 350°F

Nutrition Facts

Calories

158

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

12 g

Fat

10 g

Fiber

4 g