Smoked Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

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There’s nothing better than the crispy, savory goodness of Smoked Brussels Sprouts With Bacon. The savory bacon fat renders and coats all of the brussels sprouts as they caramelize and produce a sweet and smokey flavor you just can’t resist.

Image the smokey charred flavor of these Smoked Brussels Sprouts With Bacon. Eat bite coats your mouth with that sweet and savory essence from the caramelized brussels sprout leaves and the crispy bacon adds that rich buttery taste that you can’t forget.

Whether served as a side dish or a main course in its own, these smoked brussels sprouts, create the perfect blend of smoky essence with the robust flavors of tender charred brussels sprouts.

They are perfect for your next backyard hang out or even on your holiday dinner spread!

Brussels Sprouts vs Brussel Sprouts

The terms “brussel sprouts” and “brussels sprouts” refer to the same vegetable, but the correct and widely accepted term is “Brussels sprouts.” The vegetable is named after Brussels, the capital city of Belgium, where it is believed to have been cultivated since the 16th century. Therefore, the correct spelling includes an “s” at the end of “Brussels.” But in everyday use, many people as use “brussel sprouts” to refer to this vegetable as well.

The Ingredients for Smoked Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

• 1 pound of Brussels Sprouts (washed and cut in half)
• 1 cup of Smoked Caramelized Bacon (minced)
• 3 tablespoons Traeger Veggie Rub with Garlic & Herb
• 3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Brown Sugar
• Balsamic Vinegar Reduction
  • 1 cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Sugar (white, granulated)
  • 1/4 cup Honey

The Equipment Needed

• Traeger Ironwood Wood Pellet Grill (or any other quality smoker)
• Cast Iron Skillet
• Large Mixing Bowl

Why Traeger Veggie Rub Is Perfect For Smoked Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

This Traeger Veggie Rub is excellent! It’s a seasoning blend designed specifically for enhancing the flavor of vegetables when grilling or roasting. It typically contains a mix of herbs & spices, like garlic, paprika, thyme, oregano to bring out the natural sweet & savory flavors of vegetables.

How To Make Smoked Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

This delicious brussels sprouts recipe is really easy to make. You simply coat your brussels sprouts in your spices and then let them slow smoke on the smoker with your caramelized bacon. Then you serve with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar reduction on top, to offer an amazingly smokey and rich flavor your taste buds won’t forget.

Prep Your Brussels Sprouts

Start by thoroughly washing your brussels sprouts.

Then cut off the ends, slice each sprout in half and then add them to a large mixing bowl and set aside.

Marinate Your Brussels Sprouts

To your mixing bowl of cut sprouts, add in your brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, Smoked Caramelized Bacon and Traeger Veggie Rub with Garlic & Herb.

Give everything a good mix and then transfer the sprouts into a large cast iron skillet.

Craft Your Balsamic Vinegar Reduction

In a small sauce pan, pour in your balsamic vinegar, honey and white sugar. Give it a good mix and then heat over low heat until it comes to a gentle simmer.

Continue to cook until it reduces about 20% of the original volume and the liquid becomes thick & sticky. Then remove from the heat and set aside.

Smoke Your Brussels Sprouts

Preheat your smoker to smoker to 250°F.

When your smoker comes up to temperature, place your cast iron skillet directly onto the grill grates of your smoker.

Let it smoke for about 45 minutes, giving the sprouts a stir every 15 minutes. (Your smoke time will vary depending on the consistency of your smoker, so be sure to keep a close eye on your sprouts.)

Once the brussels sprouts have caramelized to a dark golden brown color, remove from the smoker grill and drizzle some balsamic vinegar reduction on top.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

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