62 Shares

Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe

These smoked brussels sprouts are one of the best smoked side dishes to go with any BBQ meal. Topped with smoked bacon, drizzled balsamic glaze, and freshly shredded parmesan cheese, this side dish will be a family favorite. Come with me as I walk you through this beginner smoked side dish.

Traeger Smoked Brussels Sprouts Side Dish On Pellet BBQ Grill

Table of Contents

A version of this brussels sprouts recipe is included in my cookbook, but today I’m really excited to share this delicious method for smoking brussels sprouts on the pellet grill…

Can You Smoke Brussels Sprouts?

Yes! And this is one of the best ways to cook brussels sprouts too. Adding that smoke flavor brings an extra element to elevate this traditional side dish. Topped with the smoked bacon and you cannot go wrong.

Smoking Brussels Sprouts with Bacon in a Cast Iron Skillet on the Traeger Pellet Grill

How long does it take to smoke brussel sprouts?

When you are smoking just fresh brussel sprouts, it will take you only 90 minutes. When adding smoked bacon, plan on an additional 20 minutes because you will want to smoke the bacon first.

Pair this smoked side dish with smoked chicken or smoked turkey for a delicious meal…

See an easy oven roasted brussels sprouts recipe…

Ingredients

Here’s what you need to make Traeger smoked brussels sprouts side dish.

8 pieces bacon
2 LB Brussels sprouts, stem stump cut off and halved with any dirty outer layers removed.
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup onion, diced
1 tbsp bbq rub, or any purpose seasoning (in the video demo below, I used Meat Church Texas Sugar BBQ)
½ tsp salt, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil

To top after smoking Brussels sprouts (optional)

1 tbsp balsamic glaze
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated or shredded

Love quick recipes? Try this smoked pita pizza on the Traeger…

How to cook smoked brussels sprouts (detailed recipe steps)

Now I’ll walk you through the detailed recipe for smoking brussels sprouts on the Traeger with extra tips…

Cooking Traeger Pellet Grill Smoked Brussels Sprouts

Smoke bacon directly on grill grates at 300 degrees F for 20 minutes.
Remove bacon from the Traeger and dice in large chunks.
Turn Traeger to 225 degrees F.
Add halved Brussels sprouts to a 12” cast iron skillet. Add all remaining main ingredients including partially smoked bacon. Toss to combine.
Add cast iron skillet Brussels sprouts with bacon mixture to the smoker. Hit the super smoke button for extra smoky flavor. You can super smoke on a when you smoke at this low and slow temperature.
Smoke Brussels sprouts side dish for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Toss to combine and leave in smoker.
Turn smoker up to 425 degrees F and smoke Brussels sprouts for 10-15 more minutes until done to your liking and easy to pierce with a fork.
To finish, drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.