Grilled Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction

I love brussels sprouts. This was not always the case. When I was a kid, I remember them being cooked to death and smashed with butter. This was better than without butter but they were still bitter and NOT kid approved.

In the last few years, I have really learned to enjoy them. I still don't like them boiled and mashed but there are plenty of other delicious ways to prepare them.  At a local restaurant the burn them in a skillet, probably cast iron, and serve them with shashito peppers. My personal favorite is at a place in santa cruz where they deep fry them and serve them with a red wine reduction.

This recipe tries to take a little from both of those. I grilled them and served them with a balsamic reduction I had on hand. Here is the recipe:

2 handfuls of brussels sprouts, cleaned and cut in half or quarters
1 T olive oil
salt
pepper
Balsamic reduction

Preheat grill to high
In a bowl, place your cleaned and split brussels sprouts
coat in olive oil, salt and pepper
Grill on all sides for 2-3 minutes per side.
move to less hot section of grill and let continue to cook for 5-10 minutes
Remove from grill
drizzle with balsamic to taste (don't over do it. you can always add more) and serve hot.