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Brussels Sprouts Bacon Weave
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4.57 from 30 votes

Grilled Brussels Sprouts Bacon Weave

Vegetables shouldn't be boring. This bacon-weaved Brussels sprouts stalk will get you more oohs and aahs than your holiday turkey.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Christie Vanover

Ingredients

  • 1 stalk Brussels sprouts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • 10 cloves garlic
  • 1 lemon
  • 6 strips bacon

Instructions

  • Heat the smoker or grill to 375F degrees with indirect heat.
  • Drizzle the olive oil, salt and pepper over the entire stalk of sprouts.
  • Peel the garlic and slice each clove. Tuck the cloves into the sprouts.
  • Cut the lemon in half. Save one half for later. Slice the other half into small slices and tuck into the sprouts.
  • Slice the bacon in half vertically. Weave the strips of bacon around the cloves throughout the stalk.
  • Place the stalk on the grill and cook for 45 minutes to an hour, until the sprouts are soft.
  • Squeeze the remaining lemon over the entire stalk.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 88mg | Vitamin C: 11.2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.3mg