Description
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon celebrates seasonal vegetables with a delightful twist. Home cooks can easily elevate simple ingredients into a memorable side dish packed with savory flavors you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) Brussels sprouts
- 6 rashers higher-welfare smoked streaky bacon
- 200 g (7 oz) roasted and peeled chestnuts
- 2 onions
- 15 g (0.5 oz) fresh sage
- 2 large knobs unsalted butter
- olive oil
Instructions
- Preparation: Trim Brussels sprouts, removing outer leaves and halving larger ones. Dice onions uniformly and finely chop sage leaves.
- Bacon Rendering: Heat skillet over medium flame. Add bacon pieces, cooking until edges crisp and golden. Introduce whole chestnuts, continuing until they develop deep caramel color.
- Flavor Building: Lower heat and incorporate onions and sage into skillet. Allow ingredients to slowly caramelize, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and promote even browning.
- Brussels Sprouts Blanching: Simultaneously, boil salted water in separate pot. Submerge sprouts for 4-6 minutes, maintaining slight crispness while ensuring complete cooking.
- Final Assembly: Drain sprouts and transfer directly into bacon-chestnut mixture. Fold in butter, ensuring even coating. Season with black pepper and kosher salt. Serve immediately while warm, or store for later reheating.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Trim Brussels sprouts meticulously, removing damaged outer leaves and halving larger ones for consistent cooking and optimal flavor absorption.
- Bacon Brilliance: Cook bacon until edges turn crispy golden brown to release maximum flavor and create a delectable textural contrast with soft sprouts.
- Caramelization Magic: Low and slow cooking allows onions and sage to develop deep, rich flavors, transforming simple ingredients into a complex side dish.
- Salt and Pepper Precision: Season generously but carefully at the end, tasting as you go to achieve the perfect balance of savory and seasoned notes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg