Caramelized skillet brussels sprouts with bacon, shallots & sherry vinaigrette. Veggie side dishes don’t get more delicious than this!
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
Lodge Cast Iron Nation
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.
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 was 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
PS – in case your 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.
Here’s the recipe for Skillet Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Sherry.
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!
PrintSKILLET BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON & SHERRY
Crisp brussels sprouts seared with garlic, shallots and bacon – topped with tangy sherry vinaigrette
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4-6
- Category: Salad, starter, side
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, cut in half through the stem
- 1/2 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1/4 pound of sliced bacon, cut crosswise – get hickory-smoked bacon if you can find it
- 1/2 cup minced shallots (2 large)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (4 large cloves)
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Blanch the Brussels Bring a large pot of salty water to a boil. Fill a large bowl halfway with ice water and set it aside. Add the brussels sprouts to the pot. When it returns to a boil set the timer for 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, drain sprouts and shock them in ice water to stop them from cooking so they keep their crunch and their bright green color. Drain well and set aside.
- Make the vinaigrette Whisk oil and vinegar in a small bowl until it’s thick and emulsified. Set aside.
- Finish the dish 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 to high. Using your spatula – turn as many sprouts as you can cut side down. Let them sear, undisturbed for 2 minutes. Add shallots, garlic and thyme to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently for 3- 4 minutes longer, until the shallots are translucent. Remove skillet from heat and pour vinaigrette over. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve as a salad, starter, or side.
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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.
My fiance would love this. He is a great cook, but unfamiliar with cast iron. This would help him learn.
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.
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.
Thanks for the giveaway – would love to win!
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!
I would love to try the cast iron skillet, I heard that they are amazing to cook with.
I have a cast iron skillet that I use to make cornbread. It always makes the best.
Looks amazing and I love Lodge Skillets 🙂
I’ve always wanted a cast iron skillet.
this is a beautiful recipe! i will make this for sunday night dinner! thank you!
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!
I would love love love to have this!
I would LOVE to get a Lodge Skillet!!
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!
this recipe looks wonderful! i’m sure the cast iron really sears and crisps the sprouts wonderfully 🙂
Awesome, I really REALLY love brussel sprout ^^
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!
I have numerous Lodge items and love each one, but there is always room for one more!
Great recipe! Love Brussels sprouts! Thanks!
Awesome recipe and an awesome prize. Hope I win and get to try it out with my new skillet!
Love your site. Lots of variety.
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.
I have always wanted a cast iron skillet and the cookbook looks awesome. Thanks for the chance!
Yummm! Can’t wait to try out this recipe 🙂 Soo happy you started a blog – you’ve always been such a culinary inspiration!
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..
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!
I was just looking into lodge to replace some of my old cookware and saw this giveaway…thanks
My husband loves to cook and he’d really love this.
Brussels sprouts are my favorite vegetable, my wife is always looking for different recipes so that I will eat my vegetables on a weekly basis.
Recently she has started cooking her Brussels sprouts with Vidalla onion marinate little bit of butter and some parmesan cheese.
As a hobby I cook with Dutch ovens and love the joy of meeting with our new found friends in the Missouri Ozarks DOG.
Hey Lisa, I am excited to finally start trying your recipes! I gave away my iron skillet years ago and would love to replace it with a new one!
Looks great! I can’t wait try this!
I just got back from San Diego and every restaurant that we went to offered Brussels Sprouts as an appetizer. Each place put there own spin on them – your recipe looks delicious – I’m looking forward to trying it – great post!
I love the recipes and all I have are Lodge products. This is awesome.
I’ve always been intrigued by cast iron skillets. Never had one and would love to expand my cooking horizons. This cookbook sounds like a great guide.
I have used my mother’s cast iron skillets for years now. Nothing better.
I love Lodge cast iron!!!
Ooooooo, Lodge with a lid; how perfect!! Thank you! And a cookbook; speechless
I love cooking in cast iron and trying new recipes.
Love my Lodge pieces! Attended the cornbread festival this weekend and got to tour the factory. Would love to have this cookbook!
I will be trying this recipe, it looks so good!!
Wish I had my grandmother’s skillet, had to settle for a new one.
We just started eating Brussel Sprouts last year. Your recipe sounds delicious–thanks for sharing. Hopefully, the garden my husband planed will yield lots of Brussel Sprouts this year.
My mom used our cast iron every morning when she cooked us breakfast growing up. I cook with a cheap frying pan when I make eggs, and you really can’t compare it to the cast iron. I’m the only one in the family who like brussels and would love to make them with a side of has browns sometimes.
I’ve used balsamic instead of sherry vinegar but looking forward to trying this.
Looking forward to trying this recipe…it sounds yummy!
I love cast iron and need a skillet! Can’t wait to try this recipe – brussel sprouts are my hubby of 35 years favorite!
Like I said, I was really looking forward to making this and it was a big hit! Even the anti-brussel sprout people, (my daughter and 5 yr. old grandson) ate what they put on their plates. Will definitely make again and am thinking of adding some chopped granny smith apples to the mix next time.
I love iron skillets my mom always used one while we were growing up. somehow mine just doesn’t cook as good as hers did.
I love Brussels Sprouts and cooking in cast iron, this is definitely in my plans for next weeks dinner plan.
Sounds like a great cookbook. I love cooking in cast iron.
I love this recipe and will have to try it. I have a small cast iron skillet that is very old. I got it from my aunt. It’s sides are not smooth anymore. I don’t know how to fix that. I do have a Dutch oven that I love using, especially outdoors.
Yummmm! I have a roasted recipe similar, but nice to have a skillet one, especially in warm weather!,, thanks for the opportunity.
I love cast iron and am always looking for new recipes. This looks like an interesting way to cook brussels sprouts.
Love my cast iron skillet and this recipe seems like a good way to try brussel sprouts.
I love cast iron pans because they are so versatile. I have other pans I like but it is a pain to brown something and then have to transfer it to another pan to put it in the oven. With cast iron, I can brown and bake in the same pan. And everything browns so beautifully.
I can’t wait to try this recipe!
I love any new way to cook Brussels sprouts and if I can do it in cast iron even better.
cast iron is the best -thanks for the recipe!
love the brussel sprout recipe and the cookbook..cast iron skillets are great
love the brussel sprout recipe and the cookbook..
I love Brussels sprouts and cast iron cookware. I can tell that this is a great recipe before I even try it. 😀
Awesome pan. Would love to cook with this!
I remember my mom using a cast iron skillet but I did not get into using one of my own until just a couple of years ago. I love my skillet – especially the 17″ one – it fits an entire chicken for frying and my cast iron wok. Have not tried Brussels sprouts yet but look forward to trying this recipe.
Haven’t tried this yet, but it sounds delicious. I love brussel sprouts (even steamed) and am looking forward to making this dish for some who are a little skiddish when it comes to eating them. Will share the results once I’ve tried! Thanks for another great recipe.
I’ve made a recipe like this in the past and it was fabulous! I love cooking with cast iron and I cannot say enough good things about the Lodge brand!
Best durable cookware ever!
I really enjoy all the recipes on Panning the Globe, the stories and recipes are amazing.
Another wonderful recipe to try, thanks Lisa!
Brussels sprouts and bacon! What’s not to love! The dressing sounds great, too. And on top of that, a chance to win a cookbook and skillet.
Love the brussels sprouts, yummy. Too bad I don’t have a beautiful cast iron skillet like yours. It’s at the top of my wish list.
I LOVE cast iron skillets! My favorite was handed down to me by hubby’s grandma. It is almost 100 yrs old and makes the best cornbread! Thanks for a great giveaway!
Believe it or not I have never had a cast iron skillet. A long time ago I bought some cheap cast iron skillets, tried to season them lol my whole house smelled like smoke. It would be nice to win this and finally have a chance to see what everybody is raving about.
This looks delicious! Brussels are definitely crave-worthy, and I like the addition of thyme…
It looks delicious. I have always wanted to try a cast iron pan. How do you wash it?
Laura
Laura, I just use a dish brush and hot water on mine – sometimes a tiny bit of soap.
What a surprise to see this recipie on your site and learn that it is part of a new cookbook using Lodge Skillets – one of which I would love to win!
That being said – my daughter – an Executive Chef with a major hotel company – has been delighting us with this exact, and I mean EXACT, recipie for years without the aid of a cookbook…I keep telling her she needs to get busy with her own cookbook!
Have a great day!
elaine j
Lisa,
I also look forward to Panning the Globe and as a former southerner I appreciate
cast iron cookware. Keep up the good work.