Slow Cooker Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Free up your oven with this amazingly easy crockpot recipe. Simply throw everything in and you’re set! Easy peasy!
Oven real-estate is not something to be messed with during the holidays.
So when I can easily clear up some space and use the crockpot instead, I am all in, especially when the prep time is 10 minutes or less.
The holidays are crazy enough as it is – you might as well let the slow cooker do all the work for you.
You can even make the balsamic glaze ahead of time (or you can use a store-bought one too!). You can’t lose either way.
Slow Cooker Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Free up your oven with this amazingly easy crockpot recipe. Simply throw everything in and you’re set! Easy peasy!
Ingredients
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- To make the balsamic reduction, add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a slight boil and reduce by half, about 6-8 minutes; set aside and let cool.
- Place brussels sprouts into a 3-qt slow cooker. Stir in olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Top with butter.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours or high for 1-2 hours.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with balsamic reduction and topped with Parmesan.
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Yum! I made these last night and they were awesome. I loved telling my husband and 3 teenage boys that the sprouts were in a reduction. It sounded like we were in a fancy restaurant. We eat brussels sprouts pretty regularly and it was nice to find a new recipe that everyone loves. Thanks so much!
Do you have any suggestions on reheating these? I’ll be traveling two hours to my grandmother’s for Thanksgiving and would like to make these before I leave. Thanks! 🙂
We reheated these in the oven at 375 degrees F until heated through.
Yet another great recipe for my slow cooker! Thanks for sharing it!
Hi Chungah,
I have ever heard a word of Brussels Sprout in India. However, will try to find out from nearby location as it looks tasty dish.
Can you tell me about its taste? Means, Spicy or Sweet?
Brussels sprouts is a type of vegetable, similar to cabbage but with more of a nutty, crunchy texture.
Thank you for the information.
These look delicious. I love brussels sprouts, I never understood people that don’t like them.
This sounds perfect! My daughter and I love brussel sprouts. I agree with Mary on the smell issue and Lori on them being mushy. I could probably plug up the slow cooker outside on the deck and just cut the cooking time. Problem SOLVED!
My husband and I love eating the Brussel spouts. I had some left over.When I got home he was eating the Brussel sprouts from last night. Yes, this recipe is for Thanksgiving.
I just bought a crock pot (I know, I’m super late to the game), but this will be perfect for my first recipe to test it out! I looove brussels sprouts!
-Molly
I think I have just found a side dish for my Thanksgiving dinner! These look so good. Thanbk you for sharing this recipe.
I was wondering if the Brussel Sprouts become soft and mushy being in the crock pot for 2-3 hours? We like our Brussel Sprouts to have a little crunch. Thanks.
Lori, you can easily adjust the cooking time as needed to suit your texture preferences a little better. You can also try this roasted version instead made with bacon of course! 🙂
Thanks. I looked over that recipe and it sounds just as scrumptious!! We will be having this as a part of our Thanksgiving dinner. Blessings to you.
I love the idea of cooking Brussels sprouts in the slow cooker and will have to try it soon. How’s the smell? Sometimes I find that cooking those cruciferous vegetables in the slow cooking leads to a straight up STONKY house!
By the way, the re-design looks fabulous!
We had no issues with the smell! 🙂
I think about same time as I have larger crocs and 1 small quart myself. My question would frozen work also? Just 2 of us so plan on using my 1 quart croc
Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment.
I really want to try this recipe. the only thing is that I have a 6-quart slow cooker so I am not sure on how long to cook these for … can you help me on this please …
Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment.
I just made this recipe and I did use my 6 quart slow cooker, they cooked pretty fast on the low setting….. I would recommend keeping an eye on them as mine did get slightly over cooked, still tasty though with the balsamic vinegar reduction, salt, pepper and the sprinkle of parmesan!
How did they turn out in your 6 qt? That’s what I have too and I’m nervous I’m going to mess it up=/.
I just tried these in my 6qt last night and they were great! 2 lbs went well at 1.25 hours. No complaints here!
The recipe is only 6 servings! I plan to double it for my larger crockpot. Fingers crossed!
When you doubled the recipe, did you add cooking time.
I have a confession to make — I do love Brussel Sprouts but I’ve been buying the frozen type with the light sauce already on it. We really enjoy them but this recipes looks fantastic. We will certainly try it.