Swine & Sea — Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Chaurice Sausage & Hot Honey — French Creole Recipe

Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Chaurice Sausage & Hot Honey

I’ve always struggled with how to prepare brussel sprouts during the holidays. They have always seemed so un-inspirational to me. But the bit of heat you get from the chaurice and the sweetness from the honey really gives this dish a nice sweet heat. However, the paprika from the chaurice sausage really pulls you South.

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If you want this to taste like the version I’m writing about, start here. This is the backbone.
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Chaurice Sausage

Recipe

    Step 1

  • Heat the oven to 350°.

    • Step 2

  • Bring a sauce pan of heavily salted water to a boil.

    • Step 3

  • In the meantime, prepare a large bowl with an ice water bath.

    • Step 4

  • Add the brussel sprouts to the boiling water for 3 minutes.

    • Step 5

  • Drain the brussel sprouts and place in the ice water bath.

    • Step 6

  • Add the olive oil to a cast iron skillet that is heated over medium-high heat.

    • Step 7

  • Place the brussel sprouts in the cast iron skillet, in a single layer cut side down.

    • Step 8

  • Sear the brussel sprouts until they begin char and remove form the skillet onto a plate with paper towels.

    • Step 9

  • Add the Chaurice sausage to the cast iron skillet and saute until the sausages being to char, as well. Remove the sausages from the skillet.

    • Step 10

  • Slice the Chaurice sausage on the diagonal.

    • Step 11

  • In a roaster pan or the cast iron skillet add the Chaurice sausage and the brussel sprouts and toss together. Add the hot honey to the mixture.

    • Step 12

  • Place the pan in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.