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Skillet Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Sherry

April 27, 2014 Updated April 28, 2021 by Lisa 79 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

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Caramelized skillet brussels sprouts with bacon, shallots & sherry vinaigrette. Veggie side dishes don't get more delicious than this!

Skillet brussels sprouts: browned and caramelized with bacon, shallots & sherry vinaigrette. Super flavorful! This side dish is definitely worthy of a special occasion.

I have a bunch of things tell you about: a delicious recipe, a great new cookbook, and why I love cooking dishes like this in my cast iron skillet. I'll start with the recipe. As I've said many times, I'm in awe of chefs that can make a vegetable into something crave-worthy. This recipe for skillet brussels sprouts does just that. The brussels are seared in a hot cast iron skillet with garlic, shallots, hickory-smoked bacon and fresh thyme - then dressed with a sweet and tangy sherry vinaigrette. The flavors meld so beautifully. It's truly irresistible. The recipe is from the new cookbook Lodge Cast Iron Nation.  

Skillet brussels sprouts, browned and caramelized with bacon, shallots & sherry vinaigrette. Super flavorful! This side dish is definitely worthy of a special occasion.

Lodge Cast Iron Nation is about the joy of cooking great all-American recipes using cast iron cookware. Here are some of the recipes I can't wait to try: Oatmeal Buttermilk Pancakes, Chile Verde Pork Stew, The Crispiest Chicken Thighs Ever, Roast Pork Loin with Maple-Bourbon-Mustard sauce, and Rhubarb Millet Crisp.  

Many of the recipes in the book are contributed by well known chefs and food writers. This brussels sprout recipe is from Kelly English, chef-owner of Restaurant Iris - recently named "best restaurant" in Memphis, Tennessee by Memphis Magazine. Chef English offers these as a starter on the menu at Iris.

brussels-bacon

As long as we're celebrating cast iron cooking, I'll tell you why I love my skillet. It started back when I was newly married and stocking my kitchen in my first home in Ridgefield, Connecticut. There were so many brands of pots and pans to choose from and a wide range of prices. It was very confusing! Plus I had read about the dangers of using teflon-coated pans and other non-stick pans, so I couldn't figure out what to buy.  

After lots of research I discovered cast iron. It's cheap compared to many of the other choices, and 100% healthy! No synthetic coatings to worry about leeching into your food. I purchased a Lodge 12-inch cast iron skillet and I'm still using that same pan decades later. It's naturally non-stick and it can be safely pre-heated to extremely high temperatures. It's perfect for searing and browning meat...or brussels sprouts. I love my cast iron skillet so much that it's even become the mascot for Panning The Globe.

Skillet brussels sprouts: browned and caramelized with bacon, shallots & sherry vinaigrette. This is a stellar dish, a recipe worthy of a special occasion.

PS - in case you're wondering, I'm not paid by Lodge - just a true fan. I've become friendly with the folks at Lodge Cast Iron, who have generously partnered with me on several occasions by providing great cookware for me to give away to my blog followers.

Skillet brussels sprouts: browned and caramelized with bacon, shallots & sherry vinaigrette. This is a stellar dish, a recipe worthy of a special occasion.

Here's the Skillet Brussels Sprouts Recipe. If you try this recipe I hope you'll come back to leave a rating and a comment and let me know what you think!

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Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

close up looking down into a white bowl filled with halved sautéed brussels sprouts, chopped bacon and a few thyme leaves
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Crisp pan-browned Brussels sprouts with garlic, shallots, bacon and tangy sherry vinaigrette - a delicious veggie side dish you can make in your cast iron skillet.

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 1x
  • Category: Salad, starter, side
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, cut in half through the stem
  • ⅓ cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • ¼ pound (4 slices) of bacon, cut crosswise into strips (hickory-smoked is great, if you can find it)
  • ½ cup minced shallots (2 large shallots)
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic (4 large cloves)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Blanch the Brussels Sprouts: Bring a large pot of salty water to a boil. Add the brussels sprouts and when the water returns to a boil, set the timer for 2 minutes. Meanwhile fill a large bowl halfway up with ice and cold water. Drain the brussels and add them to the ice bath. When they're completely cool, drain them well and pat them dry with a clean dish towel.
  2. Make the vinaigrette: Whisk the oil and vinegar in a small bowl until it's thick and emulsified.
  3. Sauté The Sprouts: Heat a large cast iron skillet (12-15") over medium heat. Cook the bacon until it starts to crisp and the fat is released, about 3 minutes. Add the sprouts and turn the heat up high. Let them sear, undisturbed for 2 minutes and then toss and continue to cook them, tossing, until they start to brown. Add shallots, garlic and thyme to the skillet. Lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes longer, until the Brussels are tender and the shallots are translucent. Remove from heat, pour in vinaigrette and toss, to coat. Season generously with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve warm.

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  1. Paul

    December 20, 2019 at 2:34 pm

    There is nothing better than these Brussel Sprouts! I love them

    ★★★★★

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  2. Barbara L

    November 27, 2014 at 11:24 am

    This is perfectly timed. I like Brussels sprouts, but not the often soggy result when boiled or steamed. Plus we are big fans of Lodge cast iron skillets.

    Reply
  3. Stephanie Galbraith

    May 04, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    My fiance would love this. He is a great cook, but unfamiliar with cast iron. This would help him learn.

    Reply
  4. Angela Ash

    May 03, 2014 at 11:41 pm

    I love Lodge. I have a Lodge cast iron griddle that I only use for crepes. Nobody is allowed to touch it or make anything else in it. It's the best.

    Reply
  5. Vikki Billings

    May 03, 2014 at 10:16 pm

    I can not wait to try this recipe, It looks so good! i have never cooked in a cast iron skillet and would love to.

    Reply
  6. Lisa

    May 03, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway - would love to win!

    Reply
  7. Hesper Fry

    May 03, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    I would like to try this recipe. I think my kids would even like this. I have always wanted to own a cast iron skillet!

    Reply
  8. Robin

    May 03, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    I would love to try the cast iron skillet, I heard that they are amazing to cook with.

    Reply
  9. Ellie W

    May 03, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    I have a cast iron skillet that I use to make cornbread. It always makes the best.

    Reply
  10. Karen Gonyea

    May 02, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    Looks amazing and I love Lodge Skillets 🙂

    Reply
  11. Tara Braun

    May 02, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    I've always wanted a cast iron skillet.

    Reply
  12. anne hill

    May 02, 2014 at 8:20 am

    this is a beautiful recipe! i will make this for sunday night dinner! thank you!

    Reply
  13. sue/the view from great island

    May 01, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    Love my Lodge skillet, but I've never had one with a lid before, love that! I just discovered your blog, I look forward to exploring!

    Reply
  14. Erica C.

    May 01, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    I would love love love to have this!

    Reply
  15. Laura

    May 01, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    I would LOVE to get a Lodge Skillet!!

    Reply
  16. Brittnee

    April 30, 2014 at 11:39 am

    I loveeeeeee brussels sprouts with bacon! My hubby and I just made a brussels sprout and bacon pizza and it was pretty good! Not so much left over though. Thanks for the giveaway - I would love to read the book!

    Reply
  17. rebecca

    April 30, 2014 at 9:04 am

    this recipe looks wonderful! i'm sure the cast iron really sears and crisps the sprouts wonderfully 🙂

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  18. Alice

    April 30, 2014 at 6:00 am

    Awesome, I really REALLY love brussel sprout ^^

    Reply
  19. Sue

    April 30, 2014 at 1:58 am

    I'm new to cooking and trying to figure it all out. I love Brussels sprouts but no one else in my family does. But maybe this recipe will change their minds. I don't have this pan so hopefully it will turn out the same using another one!

    Reply
  20. Michelle

    April 29, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    I have numerous Lodge items and love each one, but there is always room for one more!

    Reply
  21. Kim

    April 29, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    Great recipe! Love Brussels sprouts! Thanks!

    Reply
  22. William

    April 29, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    Awesome recipe and an awesome prize. Hope I win and get to try it out with my new skillet!

    Reply
  23. David Bell

    April 29, 2014 at 11:49 am

    Love your site. Lots of variety.

    Reply
  24. Sadie Hartmann

    April 29, 2014 at 10:44 am

    Thank you for the opportunity to win! I am a sales person at a small town kitchen store. I love Lodge! Your blog is really great too! Glad I found you.

    Reply
  25. deana m

    April 29, 2014 at 9:32 am

    I have always wanted a cast iron skillet and the cookbook looks awesome. Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  26. belinda james thomollari

    April 28, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    Yummm! Can't wait to try out this recipe 🙂 Soo happy you started a blog - you've always been such a culinary inspiration!

    Reply
  27. Kandace Huston

    April 28, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    I love Brussels sprouts no one else does at our house.. maybe this recipe would get them to try Brussels sprouts we all love bacon..

    Reply
  28. Penny

    April 28, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    I've just begun cooking w/ cast iron. I have to try this Brussels sprouts recipe. My husband loves them. I think I might like them with bacon.

    I'd love to win!

    Reply
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