Brussels Sprouts with Warm Bacon Dressing - Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipe

[@foodwishes]

Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/221966/Truly-Delicious-Brussels-Sprouts/

[@alyxm1258]

Food Wishes this isn’t the same recipe. The link doesn’t have the brown sugar, vinegar, or even the bacon. 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@yay4shanghai]

I tried this and it was amazing. The second time I made it I added dried cranberries, caramelized onions and feta cheese on top, it was amazing, a huge hit!

[@deathechovii]

Does hold well next days?

[@danieldanielson2324]

@@deathechovii even better :) I eat it straight from the bowl and next thing I know, I just ate a dinners worth as a snack.

[@sharonsolana]

Hi, any suggestions for vegetarians? In other words, I don't eat bacon. 😊

[@robasiansensation3118]

I was JUST thinking I would add dried monteccelo cherries and maybe some walnuts. I LOVE the feta idea.

[@Mechaneer]

I just made this for the first time and holy cow - I love it! I had some bacon drippings leftover so I used that. I didn't have any actual bacon left, so instead I put in a big handful each of chopped walnuts, thin sliced almonds and orange flavored dried cranberries. The texture and flavor profile is amazing. I really love when I can make healthy food taste fantastic, so thanks for another one John! This one is definitely going in the core rotation for side dishes. 😁👌

[@hawaiidispenser]

I just made this for dinner and it turned out pretty good. The rawness does make it feel light and fresh, despite all the bacon & associated bacon grease in there. Next time I might add a little more vinegar to give it more oomph though. Maybe some dijon as well.

[@Tomorrowandtomorrowandtomorrow]

i've made the classic chef john shredded brusselS Sprout recipe dozens of times since 2007 and I LOVE THIS NEW SHREDDING METHOD! chef john = genius.

[@jamesdooling4139]

I'm making this tonight for an ungrateful husband who hates both Brussels sprouts and vinegar, but who loves bacon and brown sugar. Wish me luck! Food wish me luck! 💗

[@robasiansensation3118]

well how did he like it? :)

[@billgrandone3552]

John, My grandmother made the same dish with dandelions adding chopped red onion and garnishing with hard boiled egg slices. Try it and let me know what you think. It was a springtime tradition in our family. My kids loved it so much that my youngest daughter made it in school for "Show and Tell" introducing it to a whole new generation of kids.

[@Pandaborg01]

MEH. Who needs sleep when you have a new foodwishes video?!

[@foodwishes]

Yes, because people on YT never watch more than one video in a day. Thanks!

[@anoymos]

Am I the only one who watches this and salivate about how delicious all the stuff he cooks looks super late at night on a regular basis?

[@toxickremedy]

i just like lightly seasoned, cooked, whole brussel sprouts. i dont know how to describe it but my friend's father cooked me some and they retained a very natural flavor and it was amazing. brussel sprouts are a very underrated veggie

[@laceypennies]

I made my dressing with: bacon, bacon grease, fresh lemon juice, raw agave nectar, a pinch of white pepper, and some Himalayan sea salt to taste. Amazing!

[@Jegethyx]

Maybe I'm a minority, but ever since I was a child I have loved Brussels sprouts. Just steamed with a knob of butter. Delicious.

[@Eidann63]

This just looks wonderful. I can't wait to try!! Happy New Year Chef John and all you viewers out there as well. May God bless us all this year. 🎈💖

[@EugenieKitchen]

I love Brussels sprouts! =)

[@SaarEskimo]

all that just makes me glad to be belgian, Brussels sprouts and bacon with brown sugar.. Childhood! yes the brussels sprouts arent that awesome, but as a kid we would always dip our bread in the baconfat and sprinkle brown sugar on it. SOOOO good!

[@skibbz0r]

Chef John's channel is the REAL epic meal time.

[@2birds1stonemusic]

Made this last night. Loved it! Will definitely add this recipe to my regulars! Thanks Chef John :)

[@MrDuckyart]

Tried this, made brussel sprouts 10000% more appetizing, thank you Chef John! :D

[@80sChick80s]

Because of you I put Cayenne pepper in my smashed potatoes all the time now, it's amazing!

[@wulfman15]

This is really good with some chopped up apples as well!

[@dingfeldersmurfalot4560]

Excellent!

[@Kamo7s]

Well, you know the videos are soooooo long that people lose their attention span quickly. That 3 or 4 minutes is a killer. *please note sarcasm towards the op* I just sit down and go through my new subscription videos one at a time. For the food ones, I drool...for the funny ones I laugh...for the rest, I learn something. Keep up the good work, Chef.

[@Principalies]

EXACTLY! I addressed this before, in his peach cobbler video! Paula Dean had the exact same recipe and technique as his. But her video was upload two years earlier. Chef never acknowledged my comment though. Much respect to you for recognizing this.

[@ladyshkspre]

I'm not a fan of Brussels Sprouts but you had me at BACON! I may just have to try this over the holiday season, thanks Chef John!

[@TheAlabamaNation]

I LOVE brussel sprouts! This will be a dish for the holidays indeed.....

[@VoreTechz1985]

Only Chef John could find a way to make me like brusselsprouts... All hail Chef John!!!

[@Gooberific]

Wow, that looks really good right now. Extremely simply, but looks incredibly delicious.

[@GodofVengence]

Anybody else think the cayenne manufacturers cut chef John a check?

[@WankenZeFurious]

I live in Brussels!!!!!!!!

[@epitcher]

Just made this and it is in fact totally delicious. Thanks Chef John.

[@folasadeadedapo]

I love Brussels sprouts no matter how thier cooked or not apparently. But especially roasted Brussels sprouts. 👌🏾

[@ahtrebor724]

Chef John you know you should've put a disclaimer at the begining of that video that the bacon dressing is addicting!! Honestly the best dressing ever, you could drink the stuff!!

[@StartTheAlpha12]

that bacon made my mouth water : D that side dish looks wonderful

[@missmaam792]

@Food Wishes , add a little Dijon or whole grain mustard to that warm bacon dressing, and I'm in heaven!🤗

[@NathanPStark]

Chef John ROCKS!!!

[@AltarenGalil]

Side dish of the year!

[@DiscoveringReligion]

You're the one person that has control over how you react.

[@VoLk0n0v28]

Oh really love this gonna try it now!!!

[@ertznay]

I HATE Brussel Sprouts and will never make this, but I still give this a thumbs up because it's Chef John

[@dingfeldersmurfalot4560]

Thanks, I really enjoyed this. I did find the vinegar level too high and so did a friendly taster, so I diluted by adding lots more sprouts, some more bacon to go with them, and some apple juice. I also think the sugar could be a bit less, but that's a very personal thing, so ... overall, good stuff! But like any good cook, taste taste taste !!! before loosing your fabulousness upon your guests.

[@Teofane]

This looks easy and delicious! Thanks for posting this video.

[@LeGuyIncognito]

Thanks for the video John, glad i chose this video today! Well, time to shut off my computer, maybe I'm going to read a single page of a book or hear 1 song before going to sleep.

[@Dark-Hound]

Really good recipe. Added cranberries to it for that extra layer of flavor and texture.

[@DiscoveringReligion]

My grandmother used to make a salad very similar to this -- fresh veggies from the garden with hot bacon grease as the dressing. I never had raw sprouts before, they look very good. However, I'm surprised you left in all the bacon fat. Might be a good idea to blot out some the grease before making the dressing. Thanks for the idea! :)

[@michaelplunkett8059]

Nope, the grease both softens and flavors the greens. Whether Brussels sprouts or spinach.

[@TerryMcShan]

I want to cook this now. I remember my 1st wilted (what we called them) salad years ago. I've been wanting to eat more sprouts, now I can.

[@SanaMF]

so cute just like a mini cabbage .

[@ajhylton]

well I was gunna sleep, now I gotta watch this! haha

[@chooseymomschoose]

Or you could, you know, drop them all in a food processor with a slicer attachment. This is one of my family's favorite dishes!

[@DiscoveringReligion]

Yes, I understand that. But a lot of people eat some form of red meat or pork everyday. My point is to cut corners when you can and be mindful of what you're eating. I love Chef John, and I am not criticizing this video. However, it is my opinion that this dish does not need to have so much cholesterol. It has the potential to be much healthier and taste exactly the same.

[@MissLuzimar]

I like Brussel Sprouts and I like Bacon! Yummy!

[@MrJordPrice]

I Love Brussel Sprouts !!!!

[@chaoticdreamer137]

I think experimenting with adding cheese to this (like you may or may not with a salad) sounds lovely.

[@pyang264]

This is how I like my food!!

[@danieldumas7361]

Running out to buy some Brussel-Sprouts. I will naturally toss them into the pan (like pasta with sauce0 and, once plated, cover them with crumpled Blue cheese. What could be better with a 1 1/4" RibEye !?! And as always... Thank You ! D

[@shmuffle]

I like it how the recipe is brussels sprouts with bacon but the thumbnail is just the bacon.

[@squizza]

Bacon makes everything better!

[@jerry-seinfeld]

youre the best john!

[@bnkundwa]

Brussels sprouts are delicious.

[@SunsunPage]

thanks for the recipe chef John the look so good

[@durchschnitte]

Brussels Sprouts! Om nom nom!!!

[@feltmatemily]

Like a cross between cabbage and broccoli - really yummy :)

[@CYI3ERPUNK]

hahahahaha BOOM! pwned srsly who watches EMT over CJ/FW? you'd have to be crazy personally I like brussel sprouts seared/sauteed with just some olive oil/salt/pepper, high fast heat keeps them tender but not over cooked in the middle and a nice char on the outside but this recipe is also delicious looking, typical CJ/FW, awesome!

[@queenrosesblue]

Love Sprouts!

[@truthwillsetyufree]

3:00 am watching Chef John's videos, I'm cool :). Nicely done chef :) God bless you ")

[@0000tiggy0000]

I like foodwishes more than epic meal time. Just saying.

[@homebeerbrewery]

Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing...

[@Mcfirefly2]

"Brussels sprouts" is an English name for a Flemish vegetable. "Brussel sprouts" is an American vegetable made up of little heads of cabbage on a stalk. The first time I ever went to Trader Joe's, they were selling _whole stalks,_ with a recipe for roasting the whole thing in an oven!

[@Ihasmoarface]

I watch both of them, I never have to choose between the two videos. Besides, I would choose chef john's vid first over EMT. Which I did, today.

[@owovergrowth]

"heat-proof bowl" Chef John, you're breaking the laws of thermodynamics again...

[@tore650]

also brussels sprouts are quite good, just put them in a pan with some nice unsalted butter and a dash of cashew nuts and they are brilliant :D

[@DJSephEntertainment]

I'm so making this for Thanksgiving.

[@SandyLu1111]

Delicious! Mouth watering!

[@MrKobe604]

More bacon ideas- awesome, Chef John

[@MissChristieY]

while you're figuring it out, barkeeper's friend will clean your pans in no time

[@Kathystaraj]

Soft poached egg on top would so complete this. 😋

[@thizizliz]

Oooh, yum! I've always thought brussel sprouts were just tiny cabbages anyway. How much fun is that?!

[@XPHALCON]

I live in Bacon!!!

[@ellyngl]

omg i never knew that brussels sprouts were basically mini cabbages! :O

[@azntranc3951]

Shhhh you had me at bacon!

[@KevBautista]

Hi Chef John, are you familiar with cooking the bacon on water first, letting it dry and fry on it? This aims to cook the bacon meat and fat in uniform, any thoughts on that? :)

[@ericnguyen1135]

When I cook bacon I don't normally add any oil to the pan since bacon produces lots of oil naturally once heated. So just lay your bacon down into a pan that's slightly heated and then once it starts to heat up more oil will be extracted and just make sure things don't burn

[@EpicUXnl]

Yeah I did heat it before actually. I always do. I always leave the pan to heat up for like half a minute. There was smoke coming from the oil. Another member suggested that the pan may have been too hot.

[@ILordSpawnI]

aawwaawaw bacon... YOU TRICKED ME! Brussels Sprouts!

[@SaarEskimo]

depending on how you prepare them they can be soft and bitter or crunchy and light. but it really depends on the flavours of your other ingredients, for instance here in belgium (and probably a lot of other countries) we make it with baconpieces (kinda like he did here, but than the sprouts are cooked) and I dont really like it that way. but I really like it in salads! (=

[@Soup-Dragon1]

What? has nobody ever baked brussel(s) sprouts in a couple of spoonfuls of vegetable stock? jeez come on people you're missing out. so nutritious and cheap and soooo tasty done right

[@DiscoveringReligion]

Np

[@kunca]

do you have an alternative for the bacon dressing? I'm not a huge fan of it, but it looks delicious!

[@feltmatemily]

I think a spoonful of Dijon in the dressing would send this over the top. Never tried raw brussels sprouts before but I am intrigued!

[@BK02027]

If cayenne pepper had stock, you'd be the sole shareholder.

[@ZenSpider40]

oh man, I just ate, really...now I am hungry again..

[@rawvoltage]

LOL, I just finished watching the new EpicMealTime video... and here I am, on Chef John's video. >:} Chef John ftw

[@ElisabettaVS]

They are also good with some onions, cut into small pieces and a little hint of nutmeg. But only a hint. And they have to be salty of course.

[@masterrofl1234]

Yay!

[@Pluue]

Hey Chef John! I was wondering if you could start putting roughly how many people each recipe serves on your blog? I know sometimes we can see it based on common sense or on your videos but other times I wonder how many people it's for! It would be nice to know if I have to double the recipe in order to accommodate for the number of people I'm making it for

[@foodwishes]

What!? Other shows are posting Brussels sprouts recipes this time of year! That's so weird. BTW, I posted a shredded Brussels sprouts recipe video back in 2007, so if anything, AB must have stolen my recipe first. ;)

[@johnfrian]

Oh, and double post, because i forgot to mention that this is proabably the closest thing to an epicmealtime epic meal. The ultimate epic meal time chef cook-of would include Chef John from foodwishes. My eyes are teary from this video.

[@SprintKing76]

@Floortjahh with those pans you need to first heat the pan THEN add the cold oil THEN add the meat/protein. DO NOT heat the oil in the pan and then add your meat. It will stick.

[@shanggulovexo]

Chef John, my food wish is a tom kha gai recipe with chef john flare! Lol thank you! Great video as always (:

[@TheRavenSociopath]

This will sound weird but i love brussels sprouts..just cooked and pan fried on some butter jum..

[@xcandix]

I'm already aware of HDL and LDL cholesterol, but thanks for your insight.