Lazy Dog Brussel Sprouts Recipe
This homemade Lazy Dog Brussel Sprouts Recipe combines roasted Brussels sprouts, crispy bacon, garlic, brown sugar, and honey for balance.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or foil
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 slices chopped Bacon
- ½ cup Yellow onion finely diced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1½ tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the halved Brussels sprouts to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the Brussels sprouts cut-side down on the baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes until deeply golden and crispy on the edges.
- While the sprouts roast, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crisp.
- Remove excess bacon fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
- Add the diced onion and cook until soft and lightly golden. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add brown sugar, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the roasted Brussels sprouts to the skillet and toss until well coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.