Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar & Bacon
Tender roasted Brussels sprouts with savory bacon, balsamic vinegar, garlic and more play so well together. Delicious as a side dish or as a main course.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb brussels sprouts trimmed & cut in halves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 lb bacon chopped
- 8 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven 425 F.
- Drizzle the olive oil into the large pan, and place over medium heat.
- Add the bacon in a large pan, and fry until the bacon is fully cooked. Remove from the pan.
- Next add in the garlic, and cook for 1 minutes, then remove the garlic from the pan, and set aside.
- Now remove the pan from the heat, and drizzle in the balsamic vinegar.
- Stir the bacon dripping, and the vinegar.
- Next add the brussels sprouts into a cast iron pan or baking sheet, and drizzle the bacon fat/ vinegar mixture all over the sprouts.
- Toss in the garlic, sprinkle in the salt & pepper, then combine the ingredients.
- Roast in the oven, uncovered for about 20 -25 minutes or until tender, but be sure to stir occasionally!
- Remove from the oven, and toss in the cooked bacon.
- Combine the ingredients.
- Serve & enjoy!