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Brussels Sprouts with Apple, Bacon and Honeyed Pecans

Sponsored by Whole Foods Market.

4 to 6 Servings

30 minutes

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For this simple skillet side, we shred the Brussels sprouts so they cook quickly, absorb flavors and integrate easily with the other ingredients. Smoky, fatty bacon, a tangy Honeycrisp apple and savory shallot are perfect companions to the sprouts, and cider vinaigrette draws together all the elements. We finish the side with sticky, honey-toasted pecans to add pops of sweet, nutty flavor. A food processor fitted with a slicing disk is the fastest, easiest way to shred the sprouts and slice the apple and shallot, but if you prefer, you could practice your knife skills and do the work by hand. This is an excellent accompaniment to pork chops, a pork roast or roasted turkey.

4 to 6

Servings

Tip

Don’t overcook the sprouts. They’re done when tender-crisp and still bright green. If cooked until fully tender, their texture and appearance become quite lackluster.

30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3

    tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 3

    tablespoons cider vinegar

Directions

Reviews
MICHELLE G.
January 5, 2026
Brussels sprouts everyone will eat
The apples and pecans with the honey make these brussels a treat on your plate. We served them with the Salmon with Spanish Ham and Hard Cider which paired perfectly.
Rick P.
October 15, 2025
Brussel Sprouts Rule!
Finally a great Brussel Sprout recipe that I like! Made the recipe exactly! Excellent!
Jennifer M.
October 13, 2025
Excellent and flavorful
What an easy and delicious side dish with all the flavors of fall. Using the food processor for the slicing was a great time saver. This recipe quickly came together while I roasted chicken thighs for the main. My family loved it. My only glitch was putting the honeyed pecans in a plastic side dish. They stuck together and to the bowl when I went to sprinkle them on top.
Melissa B.
November 28, 2024
Best Brussels Sprouts recipe!!!
This recipe is beyond fantastic! I used Mitia Caramelized Pecans instead of candying them myself, but following recipe otherwise ;-)
Kira H.
December 8, 2024
Very impressed!
Beautiful and simple. All the flavors came through nicely

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