Brussels sprouts with maple glazed bacon
Brussels sprouts have never tasted so good! The crispy, maple glazed bacon adds a sweet hit that is the perfect match for the sprouts.
How long will it take?
25 minutes
What’s the serving size?
Serves 4
What do I need?
- 4 rashers bacon
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 500g brussels sprouts
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
How do I make it?
- Preheat oven to 200C. Lay bacon in a single layer on an oven tray lined with baking paper. Bake until the fat is rendered and the bacon starts to brown.
- Remove from the oven and brush each rasher with maple syrup. Return to the oven and bake until the bacon is browned and sticky. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to let bacon drain. When slightly cooled, cut bacon into 1 centimetre strips and set aside.
- Cook brussels sprouts in a pot of boiling water until they are tender when poked with a knife. Remove from heat and drain.
- Next heat olive oil in a frying pan and add garlic, cooking for a minute or two before adding the brussels sprouts to the pan. Cook on medium-high heat tossing well to coat with oil. Allow the sprouts to brown slightly as this will create a delicious flavour. To help the browning process use the bottom of a glass or mug to press down on the sprouts, squashing them slightly.
- Add the bacon to the pan and continue to cook until the bacon is warmed through.
- Serve with your favourite protein and enjoy.
