Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Dressing

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This creative uncooked Brussels sprouts with bacon dressing recipe has a great contrast between the raw, crunchy vegetable and the rich, smoky bacon dressing.

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John Mitzewich
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John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on January 31, 2025
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 ¼ pounds Brussels sprouts

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 4 ounces bacon, sliced

  • ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Slice each Brussels sprout in half and cut each half into strips; discard cores. Transfer to a large bowl.

  2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bacon; cook and stir until browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in vinegar, lemon juice, and brown sugar; season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Increase heat to high; boil 1 minute.

  3. Pour hot bacon mixture over Brussels sprouts; toss until completely coated. Season with salt and black pepper.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

171 Calories
8g Fat
20g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 171
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 291mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 121mg 134%
Calcium 68mg 5%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 629mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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