Simple Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Roasting Brussels sprouts brings out their natural sweetness and it is truly the simplest way to prepare them.
For these Simple Roasted Brussels Sprouts, I trimmed off the end of the sprouts, cut them in half and tossed them with a tablespoon of bacon grease which I had liquefied in the microwave oven. I loved the subtle bacon flavor with the sprouts, but you could use any other fats. Olive oil and coconut oil are both good choices.
I have read that there are people who thought they hated Brussels sprouts until they tried them roasted. I think Simple Roasted Brussels Sprouts just might convert some of the sprout-haters. Especially if you use bacon grease.
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Simple Roasted Brussels Sprouts
(Inspired by a recipe in Molly Steven’s All About Roasting)
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Serves 2 – 3 (Multiplies easily to serve more)
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12 ounces Brussels sprouts
1 tablespoon bacon grease (or olive oil or coconut oil)
Salt
Pepper
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1. Preheat the oven to 400˚.
2. Trim off the end of the Brussels sprouts and cut in half.
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3. Heat the bacon grease (or coconut oil) in a microwave oven until it is melted.
4. Put the Brussels sprouts on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle the bacon grease over them and toss to distribute it well.
Ready to roast
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5. Sprinkle generously with salt and add a few grinds of pepper.
6. Roast for 10 minutes. Stir or turn over with a spatula and roast an additional 10 minutes, or until they are tender and browned a bit.
In the kitchen with Kath 
I simply adore roasted Brussels sprouts. (And Mr. Rosemary does, too. Lucky me!) And they really don’t need any adornment. The only thing that’s close is pan-frying (kind of dry roasting) in an iron skillet and then reducing balsamic vinegar with them. Almost as good. Not quite as simple.
That is a great way to prepare them, too! 🙂