Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Balsamic Glaze

Name: Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Balsamic Glaze
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 700g Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved; 200g streaky bacon chopped; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar; 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup; 1 tsp Dijon Mustard optional; 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, optional; 1/2 tsp Sea Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground

Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts and bacon finished with a glossy balsamic glaze for a sweet-savoury side dish.

35 mins Serves 4Oven

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Ingredients

700g Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
200g streaky bacon chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp Dijon Mustard optional
1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, optional
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground

Method

10 mins prep25 mins cook35 mins total

Heat the oven to 220°C / 200°C fan and line a large tray with baking paper.
Toss the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt and pepper on the tray, then spread them cut-side down where possible.
Scatter over the bacon and roast for 22-25 minutes, turning once, until the sprouts are golden and the bacon is crisp.
Meanwhile simmer the balsamic vinegar and honey in a small pan for 2-3 minutes until lightly syrupy. Stir in the Dijon if using.
Tip the sprouts and bacon into a warm serving bowl, drizzle with the glaze and toss gently. Finish with parsley and extra black pepper.

About this recipe

These Brussels sprouts roast until caramelised at the edges while the bacon turns crisp and savoury on the same tray.

A quick balsamic and honey glaze adds sweetness and acidity, making this an easy low-carb side for roast dinners, festive meals or weeknight plates.