Seared Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Crispy Brussels sprouts seared in bacon fat, glazed with hot honey, and finished with chopped bacon. This simple, bold side dish hits that sweet, spicy, and savory balance and comes together fast with just a few ingredients.
Equipment
- Griddle or cast-iron skillet
- tongs
- Two metal spatulas
- Measuring cups & prep bowls
- Sharp knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
- 4-5 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon Garlic Salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2-3 tablespoon hot honey
Instructions
- Preheat the griddle to 400 degrees. Cook bacon until crisp, flipping as needed. Remove with tongs and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the griddle.
- Season the prepared Brussel sprouts with oil, garlic salt, and black pepper until well coated. Place the Brussel sprouts on the griddle in the bacon grease. Let them sear undisturbed for 4–5 minutes until caramelized.
- Continue cooking until tender, flipping as needed. Once they are just about done, drizzle in the hot honey, mixing it up in the Brussels sprouts until well coated. Allow them to continue cooking for just another minute or two until the glaze has set. Remove them from the grill.
- Dice up the bacon into bits to add as a topping for the Brussels. Add an extra drizzle of hot honey if desired. Serve & enjoy!
Notes
- For the crispiest texture, don't overcrowd the pan or griddle. Give the sprouts room to sear.
- Add hot honey at the end of cooking to prevent burning and get that perfect sticky glaze.
- Use thick-cut bacon for meaty bites and better rendered fat—it flavors the sprouts as they cook.