1Trim off the ends of the Brussels sprouts and remove any discolored outer leaves.
2Trim off the ends of the Brussels sprouts and remove any discolored outer leaves.
3Trim off the ends of the Brussels sprouts and remove any discolored outer leaves.
4Put the Brussels sprouts in a cast iron skillet.
5Put the Brussels sprouts in a cast iron skillet.
6Put the Brussels sprouts in a cast iron skillet.
7Add some diced bacon to the skillet.
8Add some diced bacon to the skillet.
9Add some diced bacon to the skillet.
10If you have lean bacon, add some extra virgin olive oil to the skillet to provide fat.
11If you have lean bacon, add some extra virgin olive oil to the skillet to provide fat.
12If you have lean bacon, add some extra virgin olive oil to the skillet to provide fat.
13Toss the Brussels sprouts and bacon with salt and pepper.
14Toss the Brussels sprouts and bacon with salt and pepper.
15Toss the Brussels sprouts and bacon with salt and pepper.
16Roast in a 400° oven for 45 to 50 minutes, stirring halfway through.
17Roast in a 400° oven for 45 to 50 minutes, stirring halfway through.
18Roast in a 400° oven for 45 to 50 minutes, stirring halfway through.
19If you have a thick balsamic glaze, drizzle it on top.
20If you have a thick balsamic glaze, drizzle it on top.
21If you have a thick balsamic glaze, drizzle it on top.
22If you don't have a thick balsamic glaze, add some balsamic vinegar into a skillet, bring it to a boil, reduce it a little bit to thicken it up, then drizzle on top.
23If you don't have a thick balsamic glaze, add some balsamic vinegar into a skillet, bring it to a boil, reduce it a little bit to thicken it up, then drizzle on top.
24If you don't have a thick balsamic glaze, add some balsamic vinegar into a skillet, bring it to a boil, reduce it a little bit to thicken it up, then drizzle on top.
25Alternatively, you can substitute some honey for the balsamic glaze.
26Alternatively, you can substitute some honey for the balsamic glaze.
27Alternatively, you can substitute some honey for the balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts
diced bacon
diced bacon
diced bacon
extra virgin olive oil
extra virgin olive oil
extra virgin olive oil
salt
salt
salt
pepper
pepper
pepper
balsamic glaze
balsamic glaze
balsamic glaze
balsamic vinegar
balsamic vinegar
balsamic vinegar
honey
honey
honey
Equipment
cast iron skilletovenskillet
Tips
If using lean bacon, add extra virgin olive oil to prevent burning.
When making balsamic glaze, if you don't have a thick glaze, reduce balsamic vinegar in a skillet until thickened, or substitute honey.
It's not burnt, the bacon is crispy and the Brussels sprouts are nicely browned.