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Published 09/10/2026
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Serves 6
Easy

Brussel sprouts with bacon, honey and walnuts

Tender Brussels sprouts are tossed with crisp smoked bacon, crunchy walnuts and a drizzle of honey for the perfect balance of sweet and savoury.

A delicious side dish for any roast dinner. Serve alongside a traditional turkey, all the trimmings and lashings of gravy.

What you'll need...

  • 700g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and crossed
  • 150g smoked bacon lardons
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 25g unsalted butter
  • 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
  • 75g walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 2–3 tbsp runny honey
  • Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and plunge into cold water to stop the cooking, then drain thoroughly.

  2. Place the lardons in a cold uncoated frying pan and place over a medium heat. Cook for 5–7 minutes until the fat has rendered and the lardons are crisp.

  3. Add the olive oil and butter to the pan, then add the sprouts and toss to coat. Cook for 3–5 minutes until heated through and just tender.

  4. Stir through the thyme leaves and walnuts. Remove from the heat, drizzle over the honey and season to taste. Toss gently to coat before serving.

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