Cider Cinnamon Brussels Sprouts Food

CIDER-GLAZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the brussels sprouts on a sheet pan. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss well and roast for 25 to 35 minutes, tossing a few times throughout, until evenly browned and tender.
• Meanwhile, heat the butter in a medium skillet over medium-low. Add the shallots and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until tender and starting to brown. In a medium-small bowl or glass measuring cup, combine the cider, cider vinegar, mustard, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and whisk until smooth. Add this mixture to the shallots and bring to a boil.
• Cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until reduced to about 3/4 cup and thickened. (The glaze will continue to thicken as it cools.) Set aside until ready to use.
• Pour the glaze over the roasted brussels sprouts directly on the sheet pan, toss, and serve.

CHICKEN AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH APPLE CIDER SAUCE

Steps:

• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 450 degrees F. Toss the Brussels sprouts, apples, red onion and rosemary sprigs with the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper on a baking sheet. Spread in a single layer and roast on the upper oven rack, flipping halfway through, until tender and browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken on both sides with salt, pepper and the chopped rosemary. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on the bottom, about 6 minutes. Flip and cook 2 more minutes, then pour the cider into the skillet around the chicken. Transfer to the lower oven rack and roast until just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken to a cutting board to rest and return the skillet to medium-high heat. Simmer until the pan sauce is reduced by half, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and swirl in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
• Slice the chicken and divide among plates along with the roasted vegetables and apple. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.

CIDER-GLAZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.
• Add butter, onions and Brussels sprouts to reserved drippings in skillet; cook and stir on medium-high heat 1 to 2 min. or until Brussels sprouts are lightly browned. Mix next 4 ingredients until blended; pour over sprouts. Cook 5 min. or until liquid is cooked off and sprouts are evenly glazed, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon.
• Spoon Brussels sprouts into serving bowl; top with nuts.

CIDER-GLAZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Bring the cider to a boil in a small saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the cranberries and continue simmering until the liquid reduces to 1⁄4 cup; remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, bring 1⁄2 cup water to a simmer in a large skillet. Add 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and the Brussels sprouts and cook, covered, shaking the pan often, until just barely tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Uncover and turn heat to high, then add the oil and cook, tossing occasionally, until beginning to turn golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes; remove from heat.
• Spoon the reduced cider and cranberry mixture on top and gently toss to combine.

CIDER-GLAZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425ºF. Add Brussels sprouts to a large rimmed baking sheet, and toss with olive oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and black pepper. Arrange sprouts cut side-down, and roast for 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven, toss Brussels sprouts, and roast for another 8 to 10 minutes, or until crispy and charred.
• Place bacon in a 12-inch Staub Cast Iron Skillet and turn heat to medium. Cook until the fat is rendered and bacon is crispy, about 5 to 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon bits to a bowl. Leave any remaining bacon grease in the skillet.Add apple and shallots to the skillet with residual bacon grease. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft.Add apple cider, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar to skillet. Simmer mixture for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the liquid is mostly reduced. Add fresh thyme leaves, and season with remaining 1/4 tsp. salt.
• Add roasted Brussels sprouts to skillet, along with toasted pine nuts or pistachios; toss to coat in cider glaze. Serve right out of the skillet, or transfer to a serving platter.

CIDER-CINNAMON BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• In a large pan over medium heat, heat oil. Cook brussels sprouts cut side down, flipping once, until browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Add apple and pear; cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add cider and cinnamon; simmer, stirring, until all liquid cooks away.

CIDER BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add Brussels sprouts and return to a boil. Cook, for about 20 minutes, or until sprouts are tender but firm (If using frozen, cook according to the package directions). Drain.
• Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; add sprouts and garlic, and saute 5 minutes, stirring, until garlic is soft and fragrant.
• Add cider to skillet and turn heat to high, stirring constantly, until cider is reduced in volume by half, making a sauce.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

SKILLET HOT HONEY CHICKEN WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Mix 1 tablespoon of the hot sauce and 1 tablespoon of the honey together in a small bowl and set aside.
• Whisk the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil, remaining 2 tablespoons hot sauce, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss until combined.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the panko, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the panko is golden brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a small bowl and stir in the chives; set aside.
• Return the skillet to the stovetop and add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
• Add the chicken and any juices left in the bowl and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, 6 to 7 minutes. Fold in the remaining 1 tablespoon of honey until just combined. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
• Add the Brussels sprouts and 3/4 teaspoon salt to the skillet and toss to combine with any residual juices and oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the Brussels sprouts are bright green and starting to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the vinegar and cook, stirring, until the sprouts are tender and caramelized, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Divide the Brussels sprouts among four bowls and top each with some chicken. Drizzle the reserved hot sauce-honey mixture over the chicken, then sprinkle each serving with some of the panko mixture.