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Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Sherry

Published: Apr 27, 2014 · Updated: Mar 20, 2025 · By Lisa Goldfinger · 79 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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Sautéed brussels sprouts with bacon, shallots and 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 sprouts are seared in a hot cast iron skillet with garlic, shallots, hickory-smoked bacon and fresh thyme and then dressed with a sweet and tangy sherry vinaigrette.

The flavors meld so beautifully. It's truly irresistible. The recipe is from the 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 Sautéed 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


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  • Author: Lisa
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 1x
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Description

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.


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.
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Salad, starter, side
  • Cuisine: American

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  1. Barbara

    April 27, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    Looking forward to trying this recipe...it sounds yummy!

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  2. leemurr

    April 27, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    I love cast iron and need a skillet! Can't wait to try this recipe - brussel sprouts are my hubby of 35 years favorite!

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  3. Katherine

    April 27, 2014 at 6:51 pm

    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.

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  4. Lisa Langston

    April 27, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    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.

    Reply
  5. Dennis

    April 27, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    I love Brussels Sprouts and cooking in cast iron, this is definitely in my plans for next weeks dinner plan.

    Reply
  6. Kerza Prewitt

    April 27, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    Sounds like a great cookbook. I love cooking in cast iron.

    Reply
  7. Anna Hill

    April 27, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    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.

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  8. Diana Hall

    April 27, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    Yummmm! I have a roasted recipe similar, but nice to have a skillet one, especially in warm weather!,, thanks for the opportunity.

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  9. Nannette Cintron

    April 27, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    I love cast iron and am always looking for new recipes. This looks like an interesting way to cook brussels sprouts.

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  10. Christina Imus

    April 27, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    Love my cast iron skillet and this recipe seems like a good way to try brussel sprouts.

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  11. Lorena Keech

    April 27, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    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.

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  12. Jon

    April 27, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    I can't wait to try this recipe!

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  13. Christina Dittmer

    April 27, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    I love any new way to cook Brussels sprouts and if I can do it in cast iron even better.

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  14. Brent Stewart

    April 27, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    cast iron is the best -thanks for the recipe!

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  15. gail kleinman martinez ackerman

    April 27, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    love the brussel sprout recipe and the cookbook..cast iron skillets are great

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  16. gail kleinman martinez ackerman

    April 27, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    love the brussel sprout recipe and the cookbook..

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