Flash Fried Brussels Sprouts with Jalapeño Jelly and Mandarin Oranges

Name: Flash Fried Brussels Sprouts with Jalapeño Jelly and Mandarin Oranges
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2-4 Sides

Brussels sprouts are so popular now that you can find many different recipes – some are even a huge hit with the kids. This sweet and salty Brussels sprouts recipe will delight just about everyone in the family. It’s simple to make and packs a lot of flavor all by itself or with a meal.

Tips:

If you wash your Brussels sprouts, make sure they are completely dry and use a splatter screen when frying.
During the frying process, some leaves will turn darker than others. This is perfect. The leaves will crisp more during the drying process.
The apricot adds a nice freshness to the Brussels sprouts but off season you can use mandarin orange slices.

Ingredients

Brussels sprouts, 12 ounce bag (bigger size sprouts is better)
1/2 cup bourbon
mandarin orange slices, 11 ounce can
1/4 cup hot jalapeño jelly
1 apricot (or extra mandarin orange slices), chopped
1/2 tbsp mint, chopped
1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
2 cups vegetable oil
salt

Steps

Step 1
Flash Fry the Brussels Sprouts
In a pot on the stove over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil and heat to 350-375 degrees. Slice the stem off the Brussels sprouts and roughly tear apart the leaves with your fingers. When oil is hot, flash fry the Brussels sprouts in 1-cup batches. Caution: oil will splatter so it’s best to cover immediately or use an oil splatter screen during the frying process. Fry for 30-60 seconds or until golden brown and crispy. Remove sprouts from the oil and allow to dry on a paper towel. Lightly pat dry and removing any excess oil.
Step 2
Make the Sauce
In a saucepan on the stove over medium heat, add the bourbon and reduce to 2 tbsps (approximately 5 -10 minutes). Add jalapeño jelly and 6-8 slices of mandarin orange, squeezing in your hand to break apart and release some of the juices. Reduce for approximately 5 minutes until the sauce is thick like syrup. Remove from the heat.
Step 3
Combine, Top and Serve
Place fried Brussels sprouts in a bowl and pour the sauce over the top. Stir gently to combine. Divide the sprouts into 2-4 side dishes. Top each plate with a sprinkle of mint, cilantro and fresh apricot (or chopped mandarin orange slices). Finish the dish with a little pinch of salt to taste. Serve.

Flash Fried Brussels Sprouts with Jalapeño Jelly and Mandarin Oranges

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