Instant Pot Bacon & Cranberry Brussels Sprouts

Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Cook: 5 min.

Updated on Oct. 29, 2023

Cook these tasty Brussels sprouts in just 3 minutes and serve them as a side tossed with bacon and cranberries. —Denise Browning, San Antonio, Texas

Test Kitchen Approved

Instant Pot Bacon & Cranberry Brussels Sprouts

Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 5 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh Brussels sprouts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • Dash salt
  • Dash pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped

Directions

  1. Trim Brussels sprouts stems; using a paring knife, cut an "X" in the bottom of each. Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, cook and stir bacon until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in cooker.
  2. Add garlic to drippings; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add sprouts; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in broth, salt and pepper. Press cancel.
  3. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 3 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Transfer to a serving bowl; toss with lemon juice and reserved bacon. Top with cranberries.
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