Duck Fat Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipes

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Place a rack in the upper third of your oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the Brussels sprouts in the center of a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and any other desired spice additions. Gently mix until the Brussels sprouts are evenly coated, then spread them into a single layer on the baking sheet. For even better crisping, flip the Brussels sprouts so that they are all cut sides down.
• Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until the Brussels sprouts are lightly charred and crisp on the outside and tender in the center. The outer leaves will very dark too. Watch carefully towards the end of the baking time, as the cooking time will vary based on the size of your sprouts. Season with additional salt and/or pepper to taste. Enjoy immediately.

DUCK FAT-ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Heat duck fat in a small saucepan until melted.
• Combine Brussels sprouts, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and melted duck fat in a large bowl until Brussels sprouts are evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until Brussels sprouts are browned and tender, but still slightly firm, 15 to 20 minutes. Flip Brussels sprouts over halfway through. Top with freshly squeezed lemon juice.

PAN-ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Prepare an ice bath. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil; add brussels sprouts, and cook for 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer brussels sprouts to ice bath and let cool.
• Drain brussels sprouts, discarding ice bath. On work surface, halve brussels sprouts. In a large, shallow saucepan, heat duck fat until it just begins to smoke; add brussels sprouts cut-side down. Pan-roast until golden brown, and toss while hot with garlic and thyme. Remove thyme; season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

ASIAN ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Combine Brussels sprouts, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix to combine. Spread out on a sheet pan in a single layer.
• Roast in the preheated oven until Brussels sprouts are browned, shaking the pan every 7 minutes, about 30 minutes total. Remove from the oven.
• Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add brussels sprouts and cook for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and mix with soy sauce and fish sauce.

PAN-ROASTED DUCK WITH CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, POMEGRANATE AND RED-EYE GRAVY

Steps:

• For the red-eye gravy: Combine the coffee, cane syrup, ham, vinegar and port in a saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until reduced by half, then whisk in the butter. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and set aside.
• For the duck breast: Heat a medium skillet over high heat. Sprinkle the breasts all over with salt and pepper. Place the breasts, skin-side down, in the skillet and cook until the fat begins to render and the skin is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour off the fat (reserve 2 tablespoons for the dressing). Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, removing the fat as it renders, until the skin is tight and golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high, flip the breasts and cook until the meat is lightly browned but still medium-rare, 1 to 2 minutes more. Thinly slice the breast.
• For the duck dressing: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the 2 tablespoons reserved duck fat. Place the sprouts cut-side down in the skillet and cook until charred on the edges. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes. Fold in the pomegranate seeds and season with salt, pepper and lemon zest. Serve the duck with the dressing and gravy.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400. Trim the ends of the brussels sprouts, and remove all yellowing exterior leaves. Put the sprouts in a large bowl, and toss with the oil or bacon fat, and season well with salt and pepper.
• Pour the sprouts onto a sheet pan and roast in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally to brown the vegetables evenly, until crisp on the outside and tender within. Sprinkle a little more salt on them and, if you like, red-pepper flakes.

EASY ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Remove and discard the hard stems from the Brussels sprouts. Halve the sprouts and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and mix until coated. Season with salt.
• Roast in the preheated oven until soft, 15 to 20 minutes.

SAUTéED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• If using something like bacon or sausage, start by browning the meat in a large skillet (10 to 12 inches) over medium-high heat to render the fat. Once the meat is cooked, remove it with a slotted spoon, leaving behind the drippings. (You can add the crispy meat bits back later.)
• Add halved brussels sprouts to the fat, shaking the skillet so that as many as possible land cut side down. Now, don't touch! Disturbing the skillet at this point would prevent the sprouts from caramelizing. Cook until they have a nice sear on one side, 5 to 8 minutes. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, give them a stir and continue to cook until they're nicely browned all over and just tender on the inside, another 5 to 8 minutes.
• Just before removing from the heat, add in a handful of aromatics, like chopped garlic, sliced onion, thyme sprigs or dried chiles, tossing to coat and cooking only a minute or two. Stir in the reserved bacon or sausage bits, if using.
• Finish with either a squeeze of halved lemon, a splash of nice vinegar or a handful of pickled onions or shallots. Because of the sprouts' meaty flavor profile, it's also nice to hit them with a smattering of fresh herbs, especially parsley, cilantro or mint. Salt and pepper to taste.