Brussels sprouts and bacon pair perfectly together, and we love them roasted to crispy perfection in the oven! My favorite bacon to use for this dish is the Whole Food’s brand of uncured applewood smoked bacon — it is thick cut with a good meat to fat ratio, and has a slight but not overwhelming smoke quality to it.
The key to roasting Brussels sprouts is to get the crispy exterior without overcooking the sprouts on the inside — mushy Brussels sprouts are no fun. Here’s how to roast your Brussels sprouts to crispy bacon-y perfection (caution: you will be hooked!):
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