Bourbon Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts W/ Candied Pecans

Ingredients:

1 lb brussel sprouts

4-5 slices maple bacon chopped

2 tbsp Maplewood Smoked Bacon EVOO

Sweet Applewood BBQ Rub 

For the glaze

3 tbsp Bourbon Balsamic Vinegar

1 tbsp maple syrup

Candied Pecans

1/2 cup toasted and chopped pecans 

2 tbsp brown sugar 

2 tbsp Bourbon Balsamic Vinegar

Directions:

1. Toss halved Brussel sprouts in maple bacon evoo and sweet applewood bbq rub

2. Lay the Brussels face down on a foiled baking sheet and layer the chopped bacon on top

3. Bake at 400 for 20 mins or until bacon and brussels are brown and bacon is crispy

4. Top with the glaze

5. Return to oven for 5-8 minutes till it is caramelized

6.  Add candied pecans