This skillet brussels sprouts recipe combines the earthy flavors of gochujang with honey, bacon, and a kiss of smoke from the grill. It makes an excellent side dish for any occasion!

We developed this skillet brussels sprouts recipe using a pellet grill, but you can prepare this dish on any grill, stovetop, or oven.

What is gochujang?

Gochujang is an earthy, spicy, and salty Korean spice paste. It is used for stir-fry, stews, vegetables, and grilled meats. Because of its rich flavor, it’s best used sparingly—a little goes a long way. Typically, 1-2 tablespoons will suffice, but consult your taste buds and recipe suggestions for usage.

Recipe ingredients

• 3-4 strips bacon, chopped
• 1 pound brussels sprouts
• Yellow onion (sub with white onion or shallots)
• Garlic
• Pure maple syrup (sub with honey for a little sweetness)
• Gochujang paste
• Rice wine vinegar
• Salt and black pepper
• Optional garnish: sliced green onion, toasted sesame seeds, lemon zest, or a drizzle of sesame oil and soy sauce over top once the brussels sprouts have fully cooked. For gluten-free option, use tamari or coconut aminos.

Servings

This recipe is enough for 4 people, or 4 ounces of brussels sprouts per person. If you are serving a big group, double or triple the recipe as needed. Keep mindful of your guest’s appetites and how many side dishes you plan to serve. One batch might be enough.

How to make skillet gochujang brussels sprouts

• Preheat your grill to 375 degrees F. Use apple wood for this recipe to add smoke flavor.
• Combine maple syrup, minced garlic, gochujang and rice wine vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Heat a seasoned 12″ cast-iron skillet (or aluminum baking pan) on the grill for 3-4 minutes or until it starts to smoke lightly.
• Add chopped bacon to the skillet and fry until it reaches a light brown color (do not overcook).
• Remove the bacon from the pan, place it in a bowl, and set aside.
• Reserve 2 tablespoons of the rendered bacon fat in the skillet. Discard the rest.
• Toss brussels sprouts, onion, and bacon with maple-gochujang mixture in a large bowl, season with salt and black pepper, and place it all in the skillet.
• Close the lid of the grill and smoke roast the brussels sprouts for 18-20 minutes, tossing them halfway through the cooking process.
• Once tender and caramelized, remove the skillet brussels sprouts from the grill. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
• Top with optional garnish. See the recipe card below for more.

Oven version

Follow recipe instructions and bake in your oven at 375 degrees until tender but not too soft, about 18 minutes.

Storing Leftovers

Store leftover brussels sprouts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Rewarm in the microwave for 1 minute. You can also store them in the freezer for up to 1 month. Thaw them in your refrigerator overnight before reheating. You can also reheat them in a 300-degree F oven until warm all the way through.

What to serve with skillet brussels sprouts

You can serve brussels sprouts with anything from grilled fish to tomahawk steak. However, we save these delicious morsels for holiday events. These are some of our recommended pairings.

• Pellet Grill Smoked Turkey
• Smoked Prime Rib
• Root Beer Glazed Ham
• Smoked Beef Back Ribs
• Korean Style Gochujang Chicken
• Smoked Venison Tenderloin
• Best Holiday Recipes for the Grill and Smoker!

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Skillet Brussels Sprouts

We take these skillet brussels sprouts to the grill for that perfectly caramelized, smoke-kissed flavor!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Fusion

Keyword cast iron skillet brussels sprouts, gochujang brusells sprouts

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 18 minutes minutes

Total Time 38 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 120kcal

Ingredients

• 3-4 strips bacon, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 1 pound brussels sprouts washed and trimmed, and halved
• 1/2 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (sub with honey)
• 1 tablespoon gochujang paste (1 1/2 teaspoons for less spicy)
• 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• pinch of black pepper
• optional garnish (see notes section)

Instructions

• Preheat your grill to 375 degrees F. Use apple wood for this recipe to add smoke flavor.
• Combine maple syrup, gochujang paste, garlic, and rice wine vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Heat a seasoned 12″ cast-iron skillet (or aluminum baking pan) on the grill for 3-4 minutes or until it starts to smoke lightly.
• Add chopped bacon to the skillet and fry until it reaches a light brown color (do not overcook).
• Remove the bacon from the pan, place it in a bowl, and set aside.
• Reserve 2 tablespoons of the rendered bacon fat in the skillet. Discard the rest.
• Toss brussels sprouts, onion, and with maple-gochujang mixture in a large bowl, season with salt and black pepper, and place it all in the skillet.
• Close the lid of the grill and smoke roast the brussels sprouts for 15-18 minutes, tossing them halfway through the cooking process.
• Once tender and caramelized, remove the skillet brussels sprouts from the grill. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
• Top with optional garnish. See notes below.

Notes

Optional garnish: sliced green onion, toasted sesame seeds, lemon zest, or a drizzle of sesame oil and soy sauce over top once the brussels sprouts have fully cooked. For gluten-free option, use tamari or coconut aminos.

 

Oven roasted:

Follow the recipe instructions and bake at 375 degrees for 18 minutes. Use either a cast-iron skillet or rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 491mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 863IU | Vitamin C: 98mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg

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