Weeknight Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
- Yield 6 servings
- Prep 15 minutes
- Cook 35 minutes
- Total 50 minutes
Weeknight Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Bacon sits in the Pork section of Regbie. The card serves 6 servings. Plan on 50 minutes from the first measure to the plate. The amounts and the method are both written on this page.
Ingredients
Yield: 6 servings
- 1½ pounds Brussels sprouts
- 2 tablespoons melted ghee, avocado oil, extra virgin olive oil, or fat of choice
- Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 bacon slices, diced (choose sugar-free bacon if on a Whole30)
- 1 tablespoon Aged balsamic vinegar
Method
Warm your oven to 400°F with the rack in the middle.
Trim the ends and any old outer leaves from the Brussels sprouts. (Don’t throw away the leaves – toss ‘em in a container and keep ’em in the fridge so you can make some Brussels Sprouts Chips later!) Cut the sprouts in half and toss them with melted fat of choice, salt, and pepper.
Dump the sprouts on a foil- or parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, making sure to keep everything in one layer.
Scatter the diced bacon over everything and pop the tray in the oven.
The sprouts take about 30 to 35 minutes to roast, so set your timer for 10 minute intervals to regularly rotate and flip the sprouts ‘n swine. The dish is done when the Brussels sprouts are tender and browned and the bacon bits are crispy.
Check for seasoning and drizzle some of the aged balsamic vinegar on the finished dish.
Trim the ends and any old outer leaves from the Brussels sprouts. (Don’t throw away the leaves – toss ‘em in a container and keep ’em in the fridge so you can make some Brussels Sprouts Chips later!) Cut the sprouts in half and toss them with melted fat of choice, salt, and pepper.
Set half the seasoned Brussels sprouts and half the bacon in your air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes, tossing the contents at the halfway point. The sprouts and bacon bits should be brown and crispy when done.
Repeat step 2 with the remaining brussels sprouts and bacon.
Check for seasoning and drizzle some of the aged balsamic vinegar on the finished dish.
Kitchen notes
- Bonus: The same technique for roasting these Brussels sprouts also works with cauliflower and broccoli !
