Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberry Brown Butter
- 4 pounds brussels sprouts, halved lengthwise
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 pound fresh or thawed frozen cranberries
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
- 2 sticks (1/2 pound) unsalted butter
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
- Preheat the oven to 400.
- On 2 large rimmed baking sheets, toss the brussels sprouts with the oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for about 40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sprouts are tender and browned in spots.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, maple syrup, ginger and orange zest.
- Cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until the cranberries break down and thicken, about 10 minutes.
- In a medium skillet, cook the butter over moderately high heat until deep golden, about 4 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, add the shallot and thyme and stir into the cranberry sauce.
- Transfer the butter to a bowl, add the brussels sprouts and toss.
- Season with salt and serve.
brussels sprouts, extravirgin olive oil, kosher salt, cranberries, maple syrup, ginger, orange zest, butter, shallot, thyme
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/roasted-brussels-sprouts-cranberry-brown-butter (may not work)