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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Dried Cherries

October 17, 2016 Updated March 22, 2025 by Lisa Goldfinger 3 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

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Here's a recipe for oven roasted Brussels sprouts with Bacon and Dried Cherries, a side dish that's special enough to be the main attraction.

close up of brussels sprouts with bacon and dried cherries

This dish is seriously addictive. Crisp, golden, caramelized roasted Brussels sprouts, smoky sautéed bacon and sweet tangy dried cherries. Cook this when you want to make everyone at the table swoon.

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I want to give a big shout out to my favorite London hotel - The Hoxton Holborn - for inspiring this recipe. The restaurant in the hotel lobby never disappoints. Their food is innovative and delicious. I ordered their roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and cherries (pictured below), and loved it so much I immediately got to work on a copycat recipe.

bowl of brussels sprouts with bacon lardons with a cup of coffe in the background.

How to make oven roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and dried cherries

This recipe is pretty quick because while the Brussels sprouts are in the oven, you can cook the bacon and cherries.

  1. Slice the Brussels sprouts in half, toss them with olive oil and salt, spread them out on a sheet pan, and roast them at 425ºF for 20 minutes or so, until they're browned and crispy in spots.
  2. While the Brussels are roasting, sauté the bacon in a large skillet. When the bacon is cooked, stir in the dried cherries and heat them until they're warm and tender.
  3. Toss the roasted Brussels sprouts into the pan with the bacon and cherries. Add olive oil and balsamic and cook for a minute or two to heat everything up and let the flavors meld. Season, serve and enjoy!
two rimmed baking sheets of brussels sprouts - one before roasting the other after.
cast iron skillet filled with roasted brussels sprouts and bacon lardons
White bowl filled with roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Dried Cherries

I hope you'll try this delicious recipe for roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and cherries. And if you do, please come back and leave a star rating and a comment to let me know what you think.

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Halved roasted brussels sprouts with thick cut bacon lardons and dried cherries.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Dried Cherries


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  • Author: Lisa Goldfinger
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 5-6 1x
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Oven-roasted Brussels sprouts with dried cherries, bacon is an irresistibly delicious side dish that's perfect for holiday entertaining and dinner parties.

Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Dried Cherries and Bacon: that irresistible balance of sweet, salty, and savory flavors make this side dish a holiday favorite and a crowd-pleasing addition to any meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds of Brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced in half
  • ¾ pound of slab bacon or thickly sliced bacon, cut across the grain, into ¼-inch thick strips
  • 1 cup of dried sour cherries (I used the kind that are sweetened with sugar)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Sea salt or kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
  2. In a large bowl, toss brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons oil and 1 teaspoon salt. Spread into a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, cut side down. Cook for 20 minutes or until browned on the bottom and edges.
  3. While brussels roast, cook the bacon in a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium heat, until tender and cooked through, about 10 minutes. (regulate the heat so the bacon doesn't get too crisp). Turn the heat down low. Tilt the pan and spoon out all but 2 tablespoons of fat.
  4. Add the cherries and cook, tossing, for 30 seconds, to soften. Add the roasted brussels  along with the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar (3 tablespoons). Cook, tossing, for 2-3 minutes to heat everything up and meld the flavors.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, to taste and serve hot.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Roast
  • Cuisine: United Kingdom

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Entertaining, Europe, Side Dish, Special Features, Thanksgiving Recipes Tagged With: bacon, dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo, roasted vegetables

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  1. AlohaFleurlei

    December 14, 2022 at 9:45 pm

    When do I add the bacon? I cooked 3/4 lb for bacon grease ??

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    • Lisa Goldfinger

      December 14, 2022 at 9:53 pm

      I apologise if I was unclear in my instructions. The bacon is already in the pan. After you spoon out most of the grease, you add the cherries and then the brussels and combine everything.

      Reply
  2. Paul

    December 30, 2019 at 1:48 pm

    The secret to good Brussel Sprouts is BACON! Wonderful photos and recipe

    Reply

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