Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Honey and Bacon
These brussels sprouts are roasted with honey and bacon till crispy and caramelised are easy, fast and too delicious for words!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1kg/2lbs Brussels sprouts
- 2-3 sprigs thyme
- 1 tbsp This is an affiliate link.olive oil
- 8 strips bacon
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉/200℃. Cut the sprouts in half and remove the hard stems at the bottom as well as the outer leaves if damaged.
- On a large rimmed baking sheet toss together the sprouts, olive oil, salt and pepper, thyme leaves and chopped bacon. Place the brussels sprouts on the baking sheet cut side down for maximum caramelisation. Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Meanwhile mix the honey and vinegar in small bowl.
- After 15 minutes take them out of the oven and drizzle with the honey and vinegar mix, stir to coat evenly and roast for 10 minutes longer. Then broil/grill (UK) for 1 minute for the crispy exterior.
Notes
- Don’t add honey too soon. If added too early, sugar in the honey can cause the sprouts to burn on the outside before they are fully cooked.
- Brussels sprouts stay fresher longer if left on the stalk. This is the best way to buy them if it is available to you.
- I used bacon (streaky bacon - UK) but pancetta works great as well.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 646mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1167IU | Vitamin C: 129mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg