Name: Charred Sprouts with Bacon Jam & Smoked Gouda
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 lb Brussels sprouts trimmed, halved; 2 Tbsp bacon fat melted; 1/3 cup bacon jam, warmed; 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1/3 cup cold-smoked Gouda shaved; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Charred Sprouts with Bacon Jam & Smoked Gouda

Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 18 mins Total Time 28 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 6 Best Season: Fall, Winter

Print Recipe

Pin Recipe

Description

High-heat charred Brussels sprouts are elevated by tossing them with rich, sweet-and-savory bacon jam and freshly shredded smoked Gouda cheese. As heat warms the jam, it melts the cheese into a velvety, smoky coating over every crispy, caramelized bite. It delivers a deeply flavorful side dish that balances nutty char, sweet bacon glaze, and savory cheese richness.

Ingredients

1 lb Brussels sprouts trimmed, halved
2 Tbsp bacon fat melted
¹⁄₃ cup bacon jam, warmed
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
¹⁄₃ cup cold-smoked Gouda shaved
¹⁄₄ tsp kosher salt
¹⁄₄ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Video

Par-boil sprouts in salted boiling water for 2 minutes. Shock in ice water, drain, and dry thoroughly.
Toss sprouts in melted bacon fat, salt, and black pepper.
Lay flat-side down on a preheated sheet pan at 425°F. Roast for 15 minutes until cut faces are deeply charred.
Whisk warm bacon jam with apple cider vinegar in a mixing bowl.
Transfer hot roasted sprouts into the bowl. Fold gently to coat.
Plate sprouts immediately. Top with shaved cold-smoked Gouda.

Rate this recipe

Charred Sprouts with Bacon Jam & Smoked Gouda