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Tart Cherry-Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Tart Cherry-Glazed Brussels Sprouts

I thought I had Brussels sprouts down. I though I’d already discovered the definitive recipe, the one Brussels sprout recipe to end them all. And don’t get me wrong, they’re damn delicious. Even haters would gobble them up without a second thought.

And then I made these, and everything I thought I knew about Brussels sprouts got turned on its head.

Because, let me tell you, these may just be the best. Brussels. Sprouts. Ever.

And that’s not a claim I take lightly.

Tart Cherry-Glazed Brussels Sprouts

In part 2 of our partnership with the Cherry Marketing Institute, we’re exploring tart cherries in all their glory. If you missed it, I first used frozen tart cherries in this classic cherry pie. For these humble little veggies, however, we’re using tart cherry juice which is readily available almost anywhere in the country.

Hooray for accessible recipes!

But let’s talk about these Brussels sprouts for a second (and remember, it’s Brussels, like the city, not brussel. One Brussels sprout. A plate full of Brussels sprouts. Confusing, yes. But delicious too).

The tart cherry juice is perhaps the perfect companion to the sometimes bitter brassica. By thickening the juice with a little brown sugar and a splash of sriracha for spice, you end up with a thick and syrupy glaze that’s tart, sweet, and intensely flavored. Close your eyes and you might even mistake its fruitiness for an aged balsamic vinegar.

The sweet/tart/spicy combination amps up the flavor of the sprouts and cancels out any/all bitterness. Sautéed until golden brown and crispy on the bottoms and perfectly tender in the middles (no gross mushy Brussels in this household), then covered in a sweet sticky glaze and tossed with crunchy sliced almonds for a textural contrast that borders on perfection.

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Tart Cherry Glaze

Don’t wait until Thanksgiving to make this one (but whether you’re a plan-a-header or not, you’ll want to be adding this to your turkey day menu STAT).

Tart Cherry-Glazed Brussels Sprouts

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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup tart cherry juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce (or to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds

Directions:

  1. To prepare glaze, combine cherry juice, brown sugar, and sriracha in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring regularly to prevent scorching, until significantly reduced and liquid is thick and syrupy, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add Brussels sprouts and toss to coat with oil, then turn with tongs so cut sides are facing down. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown and sprouts are crisp-tender (slightly longer if your sprouts are very large).
  3. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and immediately add glaze; gently toss until evenly coated. Stir in almonds. Serve warm.
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26 Comments

  1. Loved it! Have never enjoyed brussel sprouts before. We are stranded at our Texas ranch due to snow and ice. I had all of the ingredients in my freezer and pantry. I had to use canned cherry pie filling which I used my imulserfier…came out just fine. Cant wait to make it again

  2. Hi there! This recipe sounds incredible. I am thinking of making it for our office Thanksgiving. Could I make this the night before and reheat in the crock pot? Or, if I make them the morning of, could I keep them warm in the crock pot for about 1.5 hours before serving?

    • I’ve never tried it personally but I’d think the Brussels would get a bit soggy in a crock pot. One of the best parts of this recipe are the caramelized crispy bits, and that requires the super hot skillet to happen. It’s just not the same when it’s reheated.

  3. What an unexpected combination! But I can imagine that sweet/salty contrast that I LOVE! Pinned!

  4. I’ve made this dish twice and loved it!  I can’t seem to get my sauce “syrupy” though.  It’s delicious, but thin.  I don’t use Tart Cherry Juice, but regular Black Cherry Juice (half the price) could that be it?

  5. I just made these with tonight’s dinner (Chicken Korma). The brussels were out-of-this-world good! I know I will be turning to this recipe often – it’s both simple and delicious. My new favorite way to make brussels sprouts. Thanks for the recipe!

  6. I just have to make this recipe, it looks so so delicious! I have pinned it, so that I wount forget about it ;) 
    thanks for sharing, 
    love rebecca
    icing-sugar.net

  7. I love sprouts and the cherry sounds amazing!

  8. This is so intriguing! I have loved Brussels sprouts for years so was excited to try it today. I scoured my grocery store juice aisle, and there was no sign on tart cherry juice.  I still want to try so am going try using black cherry juice but less sugar.

  9. Wow! Or shall I say, OMG! I love Brussels Sprouts and these look absolutely delicious. Must try! Thanks for sharing from 3girls1apple.com

  10. This makes me ridiculously excited for fall. Like, I need go out and buy 10 lbs of brussels sprouts excited. These look perfect! 

  11. I just started liking Brussels sprouts a couple of years ago, after a life long NO NO. Amazing. This is an inspired sauce for them. It sounds like a fab holiday side dish to me. Something totally different—-well for my table anyway.

  12. This recipe sounds interesting.  My favorite way to cook them is to roast them with olive oil and black pepper.  That’s been the only way I like them, thanks to the bitterness of the little frozen ones.  I just may have to try this…  :-)

  13. As if Brussels sprouts couldn’t get any better… damn. Mind is totally blown here, and I’ve been known to make a lot of crazy Brussels creations.

  14. I’ve recently come into a love of Brussels sprouts, and you can NEVER have to many recipes for something.  Excited to try this one!

  15. What a great idea, Linsday! I love brussels sprouts so I can’t wait to give this a try!

  16. Love the flavors in this recipe.  I can’t wait to try it…before Thanksgiving. 

  17. That caramelization is swoon-worthy!

  18. Uhhmm, am trying this receipe today:-)

  19. What a recipe!! I love love love roasted brussel sprouts, especially since growing up we always had the super mushy kind!! I will definitely be giving this recipe a try soon. 

  20. These brussels sprouts are calling my name! I can’t not wait to try this recipe! Yum!

  21. I’ve finally grown into brussels sprouts. I now see them as a satisfying, healthy and tasty ingredient instead of a method of torture as I did when I was a kid. All the same, I know I haven’t got them down yet. They have so much potential I have yet to crack. This recipe looks gorgeous: a combination of so many things I love, so certainly one to try! Thanks for sharing.

  22. The caramelization is just PERFECT on these! Love it! I love brussles and just this past week they really started to look good at my grocery store and I bought a bunch and now I want to add cherries – great idea! Pinned

  23. Ooooh, I’m loving how those browned edges are looking! And I love the thought of the cherry-Brussels sprouts combination! 

  24. I was thinking some pancetta would be awesome in this dish and then you said Thanksgiving and my mind spun off in the direction of cranberries, which makes me wonder how this would be with cranberry juice. And pancetta ;)

  25. I love brussel sprouts. And there is something so magical about cooking them in a cast iron skillet… completely different level from any other way I’ve ever prepared them. I’ve never thought to do a sweet/tart flavor combo with them, though! Can’t wait to give this a try

    <3 dani

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