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Charred brussels sprouts

Halved, hard heat, a little bacon fat. They should almost burn.

25 min · Same oven as a roast, last 25 minutes, or a skillet while steaks rest.

Ingredients

• brussels sprouts, halved2 lb
• bacon fat or oil2 tbsp
• kosher salt1 tsp
• cider vinegar1 tbsp

Method

1. 1

   Halve. Fat, salt. Cut-side down on a hot sheet.

2. 2

   425°F 18–22 minutes until the faces char and the cores give.

3. 3

   Vinegar. If they are army green and soft, the pan was crowded.