Grilled Brussels Sprouts with Onion-Bacon Marmalade
Most of us have a short list of foods that we've not eaten since we were kids. These foods were so repugnant that our palettes were permanently scarred. Near the top of my short list are Brussels sprouts. So, this time out I thought I would tackle something that I've eaten exactly once before in my life. My kids have never had them, so it was also an opportunity to either add something to their short list, or to expand their culinary horizons. Brussels sprouts are mini heads of cabbage.
Instructions
Start your grill and prepare for direct cooking over medium heat (350ยบ).
Trim 1/8" from the stem end of each sprout, and remove any loose leaves.
Put the sprouts in a zip-top bag, seal the bag halfway, and microwave on high for 3 minutes.
Mix the oil, salt and pepper with a fork in a small bowl, add the mixture to the bag and shake the bag gently to coat the sprouts.
Pour the sprouts onto a platter and allow to cool until you can handle them.
Skewer 4 or 5 sprouts through the stem end onto each metal skewer, leaving at least 1/2-inch in between each sprout.
Grill for two minutes, roll each skewer 1/4 turn and grill two minutes more. Repeat twice more to grill the entire circumference of the sprouts.
Microwave the marmalade for 1 minute at high to warm it.
Remove the sprouts to a cutting board and cut each in half vertically. Put the sprouts in bowl and toss gently with the warmed marmalade.
Serve and enjoy!
Referenced in ingredients: Onion and bacon marmalade
