Go Back Email Link
Print Recipe

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Onions

Delicious and healthy. Makes a great appetizer or side dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: Bacon, Brussels sprouts
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Large cast iron skillet

Mise en place

  • 1/2 c bacon or pancetta Chopped, 1/2" pieces
  • 1/2 c onions 1/2" dice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts Washed, ends trimmed, yellow leaves removed, cut in half from pole to pole
  • 2 tbsp good quality aged balsamic vinegar Or reduce 1 C balsamic vinegar in a saucepan until thick and syrupy

Method

  • Pre-heat oven to 400
  • Heat large cast iron skillet over medium heat and fry the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon to a plate. Drain all but 1 T of the bacon drippings from the skillet.
  • Return the skillet to the heat with 1 T reserved bacon drippings.
  • Sauté the onions until translucent and slightly golden brown. Remove the onions to the plate with the bacon.
  • Add the olive oil to the skillet and place the Brussels sprouts cut-side down. Toss the onions and bacon on top. Place the skillet in the oven and cook 15-18 minutes until sprouts are cooked.
  • Toss with the onions and bacon and scoop everything onto a platter. Drizzle balsamic on top.