# Gordon's Brussels Sprouts

> Gordon's Brussels Sprouts (ready in about 15 minutes, makes 2–3 servings), laid out as Shop It, Mise It and Make It: shop once, prep everything, then cook.

Published: 2026-03-10
Posted by Suzanne Lejeune

- **Yield:** 2–3 servings
- **Total time:** ~15 minutes
- **Cuisine:** British, Vegetarian
- **Course:** Side Dish
- **Est. cost:** ~$8–$12 CAD (at time of writing)

## Shop It

### Produce

- [ ] 2 cups Brussels sprouts

### Meat & Seafood

- [ ] 1 package bacon or pancetta (≈5 slices used)

### Pantry

- [ ] Salt
- [ ] Black pepper

### Refrigerated / Juices

- [ ] 1 small container pulp-free orange juice

## Mise It

### Bacon Prep (cutting board)

- Dice **5 slices bacon or pancetta**

### Sprout Prep (medium bowl + knife)

- Trim ends from **2 cups Brussels sprouts**
- Cut sprouts in half through the core
- Discard loose outer leaves

### Juice Measure (measuring cup)

- Measure **1 cup pulp-free orange juice**

## Make It

1. **Heat** a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.**Add** the diced bacon or pancetta and **cook** until browned and crispy.
2. **Remove** the cooked bacon from the pan and **set aside**, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
3. **Add** the halved Brussels sprouts to the pan with the bacon fat and **cook cut-side down** until lightly browned.
4. **Return** the bacon to the pan.**Add** the **1 cup orange juice**, cover with a lid, and **cook** until the juice evaporates and the sprouts are fork-tender (about 5 minutes). Do not overcook.
5. **Remove** the lid and **toss** the sprouts until evenly coated in any remaining juices.
6. **Season** with salt and black pepper to taste and SERVE!

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