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Seared Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Bacon rendered gently in a little water until crisp, then its fat used to sear halved sprouts cut-side down to a deep char while the centres stay tender-crisp. Everything is tossed together for a smoky, sweet-bitter side.

  • YieldServes 4 to 6
  • Hands-on40 min
  • Total44 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 225 gslab bacon, cut into batons about 1.25 cm long and 6 mm thick
  • 45 mlolive oil, 3 tablespoons
  • 900 gsmall Brussels sprouts, 2 lb, base trimmed, outer leaves removed, halved lengthwise
  • to tastekosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Diet

  • Paleo

Contains

  • Olive
  • Cabbage family (any)
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Black and white pepper
  • All mammal meat (alpha-gal)
  • Pork
  • Histamine (aged and fermented foods)

Taste

  • Sweet
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Bitter
  • Richness / fat
  • Smoke

Texture

  • Crisp

Equipment

  • Stovetop

Season

  • Fall
  • Winter

Occasion

  • Entertaining
  • Holiday

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 30–60 min total
  • Difficulty 2
  • Kid-friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: low
  • Fat: moderate
  • Fiber: moderate
  • Sodium: moderate

Budget

  • Budget: moderate

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