The finishing sauce for Crispy Brussels Sprouts is Smoky Honey Butter.

• A. Honey Mustard
• B. Smoky Honey Butter
• C. Maple Glaze
• D. Ranch Dressing

Answer: (B)

Finishing a dish like crispy Brussels sprouts benefits from a sauce that adds richness, a touch of sweetness, and a subtle smoky depth to complement the caramelized exterior. Smoky Honey Butter does just that: butter provides a luscious, glossy coating that sticks to the sprouts, honey adds balanced sweetness that enhances the browned notes without overpowering them, and the smoky element reinforces the roasted flavors you’ve achieved with crisping. This combination creates a cohesive glaze that finishes the dish nicely.

Honey Mustard brings a sharp tang that can clash with the roasted profile. Maple Glaze tends toward sweetness without the smoky depth, altering the flavor balance. Ranch Dressing is creamy and herb-forward, more suited to dipping than as a finishing glaze for hot, crispy sprouts.