Bacon-Roasted Roots With Rosemary Honey Recipe

Name: Bacon-Roasted Roots With Rosemary Honey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Rosemary Honey:; 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 sprigs rosemary; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; For the Roasted Root Vegetables:; 5 cups root vegetables (such as turnips, beets, rutabagas, carrots and celery root), diced into 1/2-inch cubes; 11/2 cups slab bacon, diced into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

For the Rosemary Honey:
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 sprigs rosemary
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
For the Roasted Root Vegetables:
5 cups root vegetables (such as turnips, beets, rutabagas, carrots and celery root), diced into 1/2-inch cubes
11/2 cups slab bacon, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste

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DIRECTIONS
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1. Make the rosemary honey: In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the honey, vinegar, soy sauce, rosemary and red pepper flakes to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has slightly thickened and reduced to about 1/2 cup, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and let cool before discarding the rosemary.
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2. Preheat the oven to 375u00b0. In a medium bowl, toss together the root vegetables, bacon, sugar and oil, then season with salt and pepper. Spread the seasoned roots and bacon out onto a sheet tray in one layer.
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3. Roast, turning the vegetables and bacon halfway through cooking, until the vegetables are caramelized and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.
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4. Spoon the bacon and roasted roots onto a platter and drizzle them with the some of the rosemary honey. Reserve the leftover honey for another use.

1932

kcal

Calories

143

Fat

Carbs

122

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Rosemary Honey:, 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Bacon-Roasted Roots With Rosemary Honey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bacon-Roasted Roots With Rosemary Honey

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