Seared Brussel Sprouts

It wasn’t until I tried some roasted brussel sprouts and bacon at a local restaurant that they started to get on radar for a new vegetable to add to my diet. We have made this quite a few times and I am always quite pleased with the results.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. small to medium brussel sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 4 tbs. olive oil
• 4 tsp. honey
• kosher salt
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 3oz. bacon, small cubes

Directions

1. In a large bowl, toss the sprouts with 1 tablespoon of oil, 2 teaspoons of honey and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Set aside.
2. In a large cast-iron skillet, combine the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil, the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper flakes. Set over high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic begins to color. Scrape the mixture into a bowl and set aside.
3. Return the skillet to high heat. Add the sprouts cut-side down in a single layer. Cook, without moving, until deeply browned and blackened in spots, 3 to 7+ minutes.
4. Use the tongs to flip the sprouts cut-side up. Add bacon and cook until sprouts are charred and just tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
5. As they finish, return the sprouts to the bowl and toss with the garlic mixture, the remaining 2 teaspoons of honey. Season with salt and pepper flakes.

Source: Milkstreet