NYCNomNom's Notes:
Expand6 pieces Thick cut, maple bacon Ask a question about this ingredient
3 cups Brussel Sprouts (2 pint containers)- Trimmed and Halved Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons Good quality balsamic vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 dash Salt and Pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Ask a question about this stepIn a large pan, cook bacon over medium heat until desired doneness (extra crispy recommended). Remove bacon from pan and set aside while maintaining the bacon grease in the pan.
Ask a question about this stepAdd brussel sprouts to pan with bacon grease and cook over medium/high heat until browned.
Ask a question about this stepPlace brussel sprouts in a pan or oven dish (meat loaf pans are perfect) and add balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
Ask a question about this stepRoast in oven for 15-20 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepRemove from oven and toss brussel sprouts with bacon.
Ask a question about this stepEnjoy!
Ask a question about this stepKim is a pastry chef & author of the award-winning whole grain baking book Good to the Grain.