Balsamic-roasted Brussels sprouts from Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust (page 196) by Ina Garten

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Accompaniments: Seared scallops and potato celery root purée

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  • julesamomof2 on October 29, 2025

    This recipe has been on repeat this fall. So simple with readily available pre-chopped pancetta. I really like Trader Joe's balsamic as you need it really syrupy and a bit sweet.

  • ksg518 on April 29, 2025

    These are delicious. My only problem was not anticipating how quickly the balsamic would reduce. Keep an eye on it or perhaps just buy it already reduced?

  • Tinala523 on December 03, 2024

    We make this every year for Thanksgiving. Let the Brussels sprouts get a decent char on them - it's the best part!

  • SpatulaCity on October 04, 2024

    Great and simple recipe. I used the diced pancetta from Trader Joe’s, which is a smaller dice than what the recipe calls for. They got nice and crispy and were still a joy to eat, if not the ideal size. Will make again! And will go to get the correct size pancetta if I have the energy

  • LifeofPie on March 11, 2023

    This was quick and easy but I felt that it needed a little more sweetness. I added a little honey upon serving and that improved it. I think adding some sweetness before roasting would be better.

  • Lepa on November 08, 2020

    I could eat a whole pan of these. It's so easy and delicious. Nothing to add here but praise.

  • lorloff on October 11, 2020

    This was really delicious. I did not have enough pancetta so added prosciutto instead. It worked well but next time I will just use three ounces of pancetta which will be enough. Great dish, used balsamic reduction which worked perfectly. Will definitely make again. Highly recommended. My husband ate a good part of it when it came out of the oven before I could get it to the table.

  • Rachaelsb on June 12, 2020

    So easy but such big flavors. Even my husband enjoyed and he's not a Brussels sprouts guy.

  • KarinaFrancis on July 04, 2019

    This was a great weeknight side with some pork chops. Not a lot of effort for big reward and big flavour, will make again!

  • anya_sf on February 03, 2019

    Great! I used pre-chopped pancetta and a balsamic reduction, which was perfect. Did not need quite so much oil.

  • bwehner on December 25, 2012

    Agreed. This is excellent & easy. Adjust cooking time depending on the size of your Brussels sprouts.

  • MKinLA on December 12, 2012

    This recipe is quintessential Ina: low on effort and ingredients but big on taste. Trader Joe's sells diced pancetta in a 4 oz package, so you don't even have to worry about prepping it. However, I increase the oven temp to 425 instead of 400, and I cook up the pancetta for a few minutes in a pan before throwing it in so it ends up being extra crisp and crunchy - a great salty contrast to the soft, sweet Brussels sprouts (made all the sweeter by the balsamic). This is a fall staple in my house now.

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Reviews about this recipe

  • Kitchn

    The sprouts were crispy and tender and slightly sweet from the balsamic, which made them that much better when I got a bite with the salty pancetta. They're gorgeous, too...

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