Pan-roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Walnuts
By Tested and perfected in the Sur La Table kitchen
Pan-roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Walnuts
By Tested and perfected in the Sur La Table kitchen
Yield/Serves:
4 servings
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 bacon slices, sliced crosswise into 1/2" strips
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved, blanched, shocked and drained
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1. To blanch Brussel sprouts: Prepare a large bowl of ice water and set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Generously season water with salt. Add Brussel sprouts and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Remove Brussel sprouts from boiling water and transfer to a bowl of ice water; cool and drain well.
2. To render bacon: To a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add oil. When oil is shimmering, add bacon and cook until crispy, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve bacon fat.
3. To pan-roast Brussels sprouts: Add Brussels sprouts to skillet with bacon fat, cut side down and cook, stirring occasionally until sprouts are browned, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and add mustard and vinegar; toss until well combined. Add thyme, lemon zest, walnuts and bacon; stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
4. To serve: Transfer Brussels sprouts to a medium platter or bowl and serve immediately.
2. To render bacon: To a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add oil. When oil is shimmering, add bacon and cook until crispy, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve bacon fat.
3. To pan-roast Brussels sprouts: Add Brussels sprouts to skillet with bacon fat, cut side down and cook, stirring occasionally until sprouts are browned, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and add mustard and vinegar; toss until well combined. Add thyme, lemon zest, walnuts and bacon; stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
4. To serve: Transfer Brussels sprouts to a medium platter or bowl and serve immediately.