Author Notes
We loved the combination of brussel sprouts and pancetta from Babbo... so we set off to make our own version. As someone who hadn't had a brussel sprout in her life until after age 25, this has come to be one of my all-time favorite side dishes! —NYCNomNom
Ingredients
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6 pieces
Thick cut, maple bacon
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3 cups
Brussel Sprouts (2 pint containers)- Trimmed and Halved
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3 tablespoons
Good quality balsamic vinegar
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3 tablespoons
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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1 dash
Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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In 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.
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Add brussel sprouts to pan with bacon grease and cook over medium/high heat until browned.
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Place 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.
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Roast in oven for 15-20 minutes.
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Remove from oven and toss brussel sprouts with bacon.
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Enjoy!
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