Description
Honey-Glazed Shallots with Crispy Bacon is a deliciously sweet and savory side dish that combines tender roasted shallots coated in a honey-balsamic glaze with crispy bacon pieces. Perfect for holidays, family dinners, or special gatherings, this comforting dish adds both flavor and elegance to your meal.
Ingredients
Shallots Preparation
- 1 pound shallots
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or olive oil)
- 3–4 slices bacon, chopped
Glaze
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the shallots: Place the shallots in a bowl, cover them with cold water, and let them soak for about 20 minutes to loosen the skins. Drain, peel, and cut them in half lengthwise.
- Cook the bacon: In a large oven-safe skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the pieces and set them aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan.
- Parboil the shallots: Add the peeled shallots to the same pan and pour in enough cool water to cover them. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain the water completely.
- Add the glaze: Return the shallots to the skillet. Add butter, honey, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir gently until the shallots are well coated.
- Roast: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the skillet in the oven and roast for 10–15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the shallots turn golden brown and the glaze thickens into a syrupy coating.
- Finish with bacon: Remove from the oven and sprinkle the crispy bacon pieces over the glazed shallots. Toss lightly and serve warm.
Notes
- Soaking the shallots in cold water helps loosen their skins, making peeling easier and neater.
- You can substitute olive oil for butter for a dairy-free option.
- Adding fresh thyme or chopped parsley before serving adds a fresh herbal note and attractive color.
- Watch the roasting time closely to avoid burning the glaze; stir once or twice to promote even browning.
- Use an oven-safe skillet to avoid transferring food to another dish before roasting.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
